UN Report: 69 Sex Abuse Allegations in 10 UN Missions

A new U.N. report says 69 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse were reported in 10 peacekeeping missions in 2015
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Drug Trafficking, Production up in West Africa, UN Says

UN says drug trafficking is a growing problem in West Africa, as production of synthetic drugs and their use increases in the region
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Today in History

Today in History
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The Latest: NATO Chief Says Syria Cease-Fire Largely Holding

The secretary-general of NATO says the cease-fire in Syria is "largely holding," though he remains concerned about the Russian military buildup in the country
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The Latest: Syrian Residents of Kuwait Barred From Re-Entry

Syrian residents of Kuwait say airport officials there have kept them waiting for more than 48 hours, barring their re-entry on suspicion of having forged passports
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The Latest: Erdogan Says Hostilities Continuing in Syria

Turkey's president says hostilities are continuing in parts of Syria, adding that he hopes the fragile cease-fire currently entering its third day can spread to the whole of the country
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Training Exercise off W. Africa Becomes Real-Life Navy Drama

Navies from the United States, Ghana, Togo and Nigeria track hijacked tanker through waters off five countries before Nigerian naval forces storm aboard
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