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Israel-Lebanon conflict unlikely despite tensions
Israeli forces shot two Lebanese soldiers following the killing of one of its personnel by a...
LebanonLower growth will hinder Latin America poverty fight
The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) yesterday cut its growth...
Latin AmericaUN cites "epidemic of violence" in Latin America
Latin America is suffering an "epidemic of violence", with one in three the victim of violent...
Latin AmericaFailed Syrian peace talks have long-term regional cost
UN Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus...
SyriaUN resolution will not prevent Syria military strikes
The permanent members of the UN Security Council agreed on large parts of a resolution on Syria,...
InternationalBrazil's Rousseff calls for UN role to curb spying
In her opening speech at the UN General Assembly yesterday, Rousseff condemned as "untenable"...
BrazilMoscow could join UN anti-Assad vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin today suggested he could back military intervention in Syria...
RussiaWest prepares ground for limited strikes on Syria
The UN Security Council will today consider a UK resolution to authorise 'necessary measures to...
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