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 "place": "Monrovia, Liberia",
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 "headline": "Liberia Prepares for UN Security Council Presidency",
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  "Liberia begins countdown to lead the UN Security Council in December, marking the first time in 65 years, per AllAfrica.",
  "The country's selection follows a vote by the General Assembly and signals growing international recognition of Liberia's diplomatic role, Bloomberg reports.",
  "Meanwhile, a Swiss court upheld the 20-year sentence for a former Liberian rebel commander, Al Jazeera notes, highlighting ongoing legal challenges in post-conflict reconciliation."
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