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UN: Yemenis need urgent aid
World
October 6, 2016
UN: Yemenis need urgent aid
The U.N.’s humanitarian chief says civilians in Yemen need urgent protection and more humanitarian aid. The U.N.’s humanitarian…
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
World
October 4, 2016
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations (UN) report.…
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
Islam World
October 3, 2016
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN Assistance Mission for…
Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns
World
October 2, 2016
Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns
In its short, seven-year insurgency, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most ruthless and deadly radical militant groups…
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
Islam World
October 1, 2016
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
An airstrike designed to target so-called Islamic State militants in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan, has killed at least 15 civilians and…
Despite opposition, US Senate votes to greenlight massive arms sale to Saudis
World
September 22, 2016
Despite opposition, US Senate votes to greenlight massive arms sale to Saudis
Both the US House and Senate have recently introduced bills aiming to block the latest $1.15 billion sale of Abrams…
UN warns of serious famine in Nigeria
World
September 21, 2016
UN warns of serious famine in Nigeria
The United Nations is warning that Nigeria is seriously on the verge of a famine that is worse than that…
Thousands of life jackets appear outside Parliament to remind MPs they are failing drowning refugees
World
September 21, 2016
Thousands of life jackets appear outside Parliament to remind MPs they are failing drowning refugees
Thousands of life jackets have been placed in Parliament Square, ahead of the UN Migration Summit, which takes place in…
EU, rights groups urge Bahrain to end crackdown on dissidents
World
September 18, 2016
EU, rights groups urge Bahrain to end crackdown on dissidents
The EU and the 35-member UN Human Rights Council have urged Bahrain to end its heavy-handed crackdown on political dissent.…
Iraq: UN food relief agency’s aids reach Qayyarah
Islam World
September 8, 2016
Iraq: UN food relief agency’s aids reach Qayyarah
The United Nations food relief agency has delivered urgently-needed aid to more than 30,000 people in and around the northern…