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US says it negotiated $285M cut in United Nations budget
World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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