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US says it negotiated $285M cut in United Nations budget
World
December 26, 2017
US says it negotiated $285M cut in United Nations budget
The US government says it has negotiated a significant cut in the United Nations budget. The US Mission to the…
Somalia praises ‘genuine brother’ Turkey for quick response to bombs
Middle East
October 18, 2017
Somalia praises ‘genuine brother’ Turkey for quick response to bombs
Turkey’s swift response to Somalia’s deadliest truck bombing drew praise from survivors and officials who called Ankara their “only genuine”…
International Red Cross to “drastically” cut Afghan operations after attacks
Middle East
October 9, 2017
International Red Cross to “drastically” cut Afghan operations after attacks
The International Committee of the Red Cross will “drastically” cut back its operations in Afghanistan following attacks that have killed…
Trump praises Puerto Rico aid, mayor says it’s ‘killing us’
World
September 30, 2017
Trump praises Puerto Rico aid, mayor says it’s ‘killing us’
President Donald Trump pledged to spare no effort to help Puerto Ricans recover from Maria’s ruinous aftermath Friday even as…
UK govt faces transparency inquiries on £2 mn aid to Egypt
Egypt
August 18, 2017
UK govt faces transparency inquiries on £2 mn aid to Egypt
The British government faced questions about transparency in regard to nearly £ 2 million in aid to Egypt, that was…
Aid groups split over Italy’s new rules for migrant rescues
World
August 1, 2017
Aid groups split over Italy’s new rules for migrant rescues
Five aid groups that operate migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean refused to sign up to the Italian government’s code…
EU raises aid to Egypt up to €600 million
Business
June 18, 2017
EU raises aid to Egypt up to €600 million
The European Union has raised the ceiling of aid offered to Egypt from 450 million to 600 million euros during…
In DC visit, Sisi to test ‘chemistry’ with Trump
Egypt
April 3, 2017
In DC visit, Sisi to test ‘chemistry’ with Trump
Making his first official visit to Washington, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi's meeting this week with US President Donald Trump would be a…
UN calls on Gulf countries to do more to help Syrian refugees
Middle East
April 3, 2017
UN calls on Gulf countries to do more to help Syrian refugees
A senior United Nations refugee official on Sunday called on Gulf Arab states to give more to help Syrians displaced…
UN explores land route options to get aid to Syria’s Qamishli
Middle East
March 21, 2017
UN explores land route options to get aid to Syria’s Qamishli
The United Nations is testing a new road route to deliver aid to the Syrian city of Qamishli, and also…