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People attend memorial event for Mandela in S. Africa

The memorial event in the Union Buildings would last for three days before the Mandela funera at his home village of Qunu in the southern province of the Eastern Cape on Sunday.

Abbas voices his reservations on Kerry's security plan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas informed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry his reservations on the latter's security plan for a future solution with Israel, a Palestinian official said Thursday.

Austria big parties agree on grand coalition

The Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPOe) and the People's Party of Austria (OeVP) on Thursday reached an agreement to form a "grand coalition" government.

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UN chief receives final report of Syria's chemical weapons probe

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon said here Thursday that he just received the final report of Syria's chemical weapons probe, and he will brief the UN General Assembly on the report Friday and the UN Security Council Monday.

Obama to meet Spanish PM at White House

U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey at the White House next month to discuss a range of issues, a presidential spokesman said Thursday.

Europe's top nuclear research center accepts Israel as its full member

The governing council of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) voted unanimously on Thursday in favor of accepting Israel as its full member, making Israel become its first non-European member, said CERN in a statement.

Asia & Pacific >>

•	S. Korea voices deep concerns about Jang Song-Thaek's execution

•	Australian commonwealth, states agree to cut green tape for projects

•	Singapore overall unemployment rate at 1.8 pct in Sept.

•	Pakistani president warns of other options if Taliban talks fail

•	New visa policy to raise bar for New Zealand business immigrants

Middle East >>

•	UN chief receives final report of Syria's chemical weapons probe

•	Arab film industry functions below its full potential: report

•	Europe's top nuclear research center accepts Israel as its full member

•	Abbas voices his reservations on Kerry's security plan

•	Lebanon disappointed with int'l community's response to Syrian refugee crisis

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•	Yearender: Celebrity breakups in 2013

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Americas >>

•	Brazil, France vow to enhance defense, technology cooperation

•	Bolivia certifies 64 engineers to operate satellite

•	Central American nations vow to end regional trade barriers

•	U.S. House approves two-year budget deal with strong bipartisan support

•	Voter support for Colombian president up: poll

Africa >>

•	UN chief hails DRC peace deal

•	U.S. welcomes peace deal between DRC, rebels

•	Feature: Kenya's golden jubilee marked with fanfare

•	Kazakhstan to establish diplomatic mission in Ethiopia

•	S. African president meets with Cuban counterpart to discuss bilateral ties

Opinion >>

•	Syrian crisis marks 1,000 days of displacement, economic hardship

•	News Analysis: Italian gov't path more cohesive on reforms, Europe after winning third confidence vote

•	News Analysis: Tripartite water deal on Dead Sea: solution or disaster?

•	Interview: Over 20 killed in Central African Republic capital since Monday: ex-Seleka official

•	Interview: Vietnam achieves positive results in human rights implementation, challenges remain ahead: UN official

Europe >>

•	Brazil, France vow to enhance defense, technology cooperation

•	Canadian gov't hails record pieces of legislation passed in 2013

•	Ireland to mark end of Troika bailout

•	5.2-magnitude quake hits 22km ENE of Kuril'sk, Russia -- USGS

•	Czech to donate money for developing countries

Organizations >>

•	UN chief hails DRC peace deal

•	Global malaria fight needs greater resources to ensure success: UN officials

•	UN probe team confirms use of chemical weapons in Syria

•	UN chief hails DRC peace deal

•	UN, partners step up aid for Syrian refugees in Lebanon as winter storm bears down

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Kerry meets Palestinian President Abbas

UN: Chemical weapons likely used in Syria

S. Africa official apologizes for memorial translation mistake

Former Thai PM indicted on murder charges

Special Reports >>

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