World: 'The number of refugees and displaced people around the world has fallen by 18% to just over 17m - the lowest level in a decade. The United Nations refugee agency, which released the figures, said this was due to increased international efforts to help uprooted people.' (BBC)
Friday, June 18, 2004
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