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The UN supports Ukrainians making a difficult decision: to leave or stay in front-line areas
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Top news of the day | Tuesday: Gaza, West Africa, urbanization, antibiotic resistance
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UN report: global urbanization and key trends in Europe and Central Asia
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The World Food Program plans to help 110 million people next year – only a third of those in need
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