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U.S. Marines Faced a Deadly Confrontation With Haitian Troops

U.S. Marines Faced a Deadly Confrontation With Haitian Troops

Operation Uphold Democracy, while ultimately achieving its goal of restoring elected officials to power in Haiti, faced immediate and complex chall...
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United Kingdom Affirms Commitment to Adaptable UN Peacekeeping Operations

United Kingdom Affirms Commitment to Adaptable UN Peacekeeping Operations

Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, delivered a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations, emphasizing the United Kingdom's readiness to collaborate with the UN to ensure these operations remain adaptable, effective, and relevant for future challenges. The statement highlighted the increasing complexity and internationalization of conflicts, which are now more frequently shaped by new technologies. The UK welcomed the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 2823, aimed at strengthening accountability for attacks against UN peacekeeping personnel. Furthermore, the UK acknowledged the Secretary-General’s Review on the future of UN peacekeeping operations, underscoring the necessity for these operations to continuously evolve to maintain their effectiveness in a rapidly changing global landscape. The UK's position stresses the importance of political primacy, the development of focused and high-performing missions, and ensuring peace...
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On This Day: Operation Uphold Democracy Began in Haiti in 1994

On This Day: Operation Uphold Democracy Began in Haiti in 1994

Haiti's political landscape in the early 1990s was marked by significant instability, culminating in a military coup that ousted its democratically...
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Taliban Seeks Kyrgyzstan's Support for UN Security Council Positions

Taliban Seeks Kyrgyzstan's Support for UN Security Council Positions

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has requested Kyrgyzstan's support for Taliban positions at the United Nations Security Council. This request was made during a phone call with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev. Kyrgyzstan was elected in June as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. Muttaqi described Kyrgyzstan's election as a 'significant achievement' and emphasized the importance of 'mutual cooperation and support' between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan within the Security Council framework. The two ministers also discussed high-level exchanges, political consultations, and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, including expanding political ties and economic cooperation through trade, investment, and joint projects. Kyrgyzstan does not formally recognize the Taliban administration but removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations in 2024 and maintains political and economic contacts.
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Military leaders meet in Paris to mull post-UN mission plans

Military leaders meet in Paris to mull post-UN mission plans

PARIS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - European and Arab military chiefs will meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces' needs and discuss the looming end of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon.
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The true story of the 'Great Miami Hurricane' echoes 100 years later

The true story of the 'Great Miami Hurricane' echoes 100 years later

The storm killed hundreds of people, causing widespread devastation and essentially ending the Florida land boom of the 1920s.
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Paris hosts military leaders to weigh post-UN mission in Lebanon

Paris hosts military leaders to weigh post-UN mission in Lebanon

By John Irish PARIS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - European and Arab military chiefs will meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces' needs and discuss the looming end of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon.
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A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the immigrant population to its highest levels
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Wilmington-area beach among America's most accessible, study says

Wilmington-area beach among America's most accessible, study says

Beach travel isn't always easy, but one recent study found this Wilmington-area beach was among the easiest to reach in the U.S.
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Florida Title Insurance Endorsements Explained for Residential and Commercial Properties

Florida Title Insurance Endorsements Explained for Residential and Commercial Properties

Florida Title Insurance Endorsements Explained for Residential and Commercial Properties
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Cages, filth and 'the box.' What Alligator Alcatraz inspection found

Cages, filth and 'the box.' What Alligator Alcatraz inspection found

A US Inspector General's report found conditions at the now-closed Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center met its critics' worst fears.
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National Museum of Natural History Appoints Francisco Werner as Sant Chair for Marine Science

National Museum of Natural History Appoints Francisco Werner as Sant Chair for Marine Science

The National Museum of Natural History has announced the appointment of Francisco "Cisco" Werner as the new Sant Chair for Marine Science. Werner brings decades of experience in ocean research, having previously served as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries’ Chief Science Advisor and led international marine research programs at multiple universities. In his new role, Werner will guide research at the Ocean Science Center, which comprises over 70 marine science researchers at the museum and the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida. His work will focus on understanding how various factors like physics, chemistry, and biology converge to create ocean environments. Werner emphasizes the interconnectedness of the museum's collections and research, viewing the ocean as a 'connective tissue' that links diverse specimens and scientific disciplines.