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The country's long name has been a debated issue since the 1993 split with Slovakia.

At least 450 drug addicts are believed to have escaped from a government treatment centre in Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Fears mount that autonomous weapons could become tomorrow's AK-47s

Child labour now more common in Gaza as minors become the breadwinners of their family

Attacks come days ahead of talks between warring Houthis and Saudi-led forces starting 18 April.

Four gunmen attacked a hotel hosting an EU military training mission in Bamako, Mali's capital.

The United Nations celebrates the special day on 20 March.

This year's World Water Day focuses on how quantity and quality of water can change workers' lives and livelihoods.

The United Nations made the announcement alongside voice actors of the upcoming Angry Birds movie.

Burundi and Syria are placed at the bottom of the rankings.

Over a third of women have experienced physical or sexual violence.

World Wildlife Day is marked on 3 March to raise awareness of the planet's wild animals and plants.

World Wildlife Day takes place on 3 March to raise awareness of the challenges faced by wild species.

At least six cases of child sacrifice are thought to have taken place during the 2016 Uganda elections.

India is calling for the UN to ban Pakistan-based terrorists, including Pathankot attack mastermind Masood Azhar.

Data dump posted online shows a slew of names, emails and hashed passwords.

US State Department confirmed negotiations with North Korea and said Pyongyang 'had called for the peace talks'.

Alfred de Zayas claims inaction by UK government "erodes the credibility" of UN system.

The CEO wants carriers to support the UN's plan and reduce greenhouse gases emitted by the aviation industry.

More than 400 children had Tasers drawn on them by police in England and Wales in 2013.

Fears for 300,000 people who may be left without food, water and medical aid if supply route is cut off.

North Korea hailed its launch which has sparked fears about a nuclear attack from the country.

The isolated nation say that they are launching an 'Earth observation' satellite between 7-14 February

IBTimes UK looks at the proliferation of private military and security services firms in Africa.

UN report concluded Australian was 'arbitrary detained' during his time at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

Police say arrest warrant is still in place, while Assange has argued he's been denied access to basic rights.

The US calls the plans an "egregious violation" of a UN ban on missile launches by the DPRK.

Salem al-Mislet said Syria was suffering under al-Assad and 'Russia will produce a new Hitler'.

In the US the average age of entry into the commercial sex trade is 13 years old.

French government is warned that its security measures are curtailing basic freedoms.