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Kenyan Army Kills 21 Al-Shabab Militants in Somalia
Al-Shabab says its fighters killed five soldiers in the clashes, a claim Nairobi denies.
U.N. Condemns Iran's Jail Sentence for Activist
The jail sentence handed down to Narges Mohammadi has outraged the international community.
Children Must Be Priority at World Humanitarian Summit
Unless this is done, Ban Ki-moon's showcase event should be judged a failure, says War Child UK.
Poverty 'on the Rise' in the EU
Research notes a rise in working people living in poverty in Europe.
Fears Rise of North Korea Nuclear Test
North Korean committee says it will strengthen its nuclear deterrence capability to counter U.S. hostility.
U.N. Demands End to Hospital Attacks as Aleppo Burns
More than 50 people, including children, died in a shelling of an Aleppo hospital last week.
Kim Jong-un Bans Weddings, Funerals Ahead of Congress
The North Korean leader has also banned freedom of movement in the country as security tightens.
U.N. Rejects Israel's Claim to Syria's Golan Heights
Israel's ambassador accused the U.N. of "ignoring the reality in the Middle East."
U.N. Official Slams U.K. 'Big Brother' Prevent Strategy
Special rapporteur says policy is stifling debate.
Samantha Power's Motorcade Kills Child in Cameroon
The young boy ran into the road and was struck by an armored jeep in the northern city of Mokolo.
Why We Need to Ban Killer Robots
Giving machines the power to control weapons could have a greater impact than the introduction of gunpowder.
EU Must Help Halt West Bank Demolitions, UN Envoy Says
UN envoy to Palestinian territories says Israeli settlements is a 'provocation.'
Former Bosnian Serb Leader Found Guilty of Genocide
Radovan Karadzic was found guilty of 10 of 11 counts of war crimes and sentenced to 40 years imprisonment.
U.N. Lifts North Korea Ships Sanctions at China Request
China asked the U.S. on March 16 for help removing the ships from the U.N. blacklist.
Now is Not The Time to Talk of Federalism in Syria
A soft partition in Syria will only harm peace talks and, ultimately, the country's long-term future, writes Chatham House's Doris Carrion.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Orders More Nuclear Tests
Pyongyang's nuclear testing has already led to the toughest sanctions regime ever placed on the country.
Zika Sexual Transmissions More Common Than First Though
Problems linked to the virus are now found in children, teenagers and older adults.
UN says EU-Turkey Deal Violates International Law
The deal to keep more migrants in Turkey has been agreed in principle.
International Women's Day 2016: Events Around the Globe
From marches to concerts, how the world will commemorate the day.
Assad Forces Are Violating Ceasefire, Says Rebel Group
Jaish al-Islam says it's still coming under attack from government forces.
North Korea Fires Short-Range Projectiles Into the Sea
The firing escalates tensions on the Korean peninsula.
U.N. Adopts Toughest-Ever Sanctions Against North Korea
U.S. President Barack Obama calls the sweeping measures a "firm, united" response.
U.N. Approves Harshest New Sanctions on North in Years
The new sanctions go further than any regime in two decades and are aimed at cutting off funds for its nuclear programs.
U.K. and Sweden Set 'Dangerous Precedent' with Assange
The U.K. and Sweden risk becoming "rogue nations" for ignoring the U.N. human rights ruling on Assange.
Bees and Butterflies Face Extinction Across the Globe
About 40 percent of pollinators like bees and butterflies are at risk, according to a UN-issued report.
North Korea Sanctions Revealed in U.N. Draft Resolution
If adopted, the bill will require U.N. members to inspect all cargo going to or from the country.
Madaya: 'One Desperate Man Fed His Family Cat Meat'
Dr. Khaled Mohammed details the continuing desperation of the town's population despite aid deliveries.
How do you Solve a Problem like Assange?
The WikiLeaks founder speaks with Newsweek about his four-year embassy stand-off.
Fighting At U.N. Site in South Sudan Leaves 18 Dead
Violence erupted between youths from two rival ethnic groups in the camp.