A Quote by Ban Ki-moon

Globalization is exposing new fault lines - between urban and rural communities, for example.

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Between Communities Example Exposing Fault For Example Globalization Lines New Rural Rural Communities Urban Urban And Rural

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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean - Leader
Born: June 13, 1944

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