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Bangladesh cyclone toll nears 1,900; many missing

Officials expect the death toll to rise further as the search for the missing intensifies.  Full article

 
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Independence loses its magic in Kosovo vote

Kosovo Albanians who fought Serbia for independence eight years ago seem disillusioned as their dream approaches realisation.  Full article

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Insurgents attack Ugandan troops in Somali capital

Hundreds of thousands have fled fighting this year and attacks have increasingly targeted peacekeepers.  Full article

BANGLADESH: Death toll rises, relief operation geared up
Israel pressed to make bolder moves before meeting
African human traffic is catalyst for child abuse
Laos, Cambodia slam Myanmar sanctions
Stronger Iraqi govt behind drop in violence - Iran
BANGLADESH: Death toll rises, relief operation geared up
Israel pressed to make bolder moves before meeting
African human traffic is catalyst for child abuse
Laos, Cambodia slam Myanmar sanctions
Stronger Iraqi govt behind drop in violence - Iran
Address by Chairman, David Andrews: Long Service Awards Ceremony
UN Report highlights need for emergency carbon cuts programme, says Christian Aid
16 volunteers honoured for their service with the Irish Red Cross
16 volunteers honoured for their service with the Irish Red Cross
Thousands made homeless in WV Bangladesh ADP areas

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Losing everything in Congo's violent North Kivu

 
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How Bangladesh is slashing cyclone death tolls

 
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Uprooted families eke out a life in "Village 8".

 

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An Afghan National Army soldier keeps watch shortly before his patrol came under fire in the Taliban-dominated village of Kolk.
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