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Aid workers hit by increased South Sudan violence: UN

  South Sudan / AFP Aid workers in South Sudan have suffered an increase in attacks in recent weeks, the UN warned Wednesday, with three killed in May since the formation of a unity government. Violence continues despite efforts to end a civil war that broke out in December 2013, a conflict that has now seen 55 aid workers killed. ...

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Kerry, Iran FM meet over N-deal sanctions

  Norway / ap US Secretary of State John Kerry met his Iranian counterpart in Norway on Wednesday to once again discuss Iran’s complaints that it’s not getting the sanctions relief it deserves under last year’s landmark nuclear deal. Kerry also raised the importance of Iran using its influence with Syria’s government to ensure humanitarian aid deliveries and respect a ...

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Can Venezuela be helped off the ledge?

  WASHINGTON With Venezuela spinning into chaos and collapse, the Obama administration has pondered how to nudge the imploding nation toward political change — without making Uncle Sam a target. The administration appears to have found the right formula this week. Secretary of State John Kerry announced Tuesday at a meeting of the Organization of American States that the U.S. ...

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