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EU Ambassadors in the EP: a multilateral approach to global challenges needed

The EU must “engage with partners to enhance global peace, security and prosperity” Vice-President Ramón Luis Valcárcel told the 140 EU ambassadors on Tuesday.

European Parliament Vice-President Ramón Luis Valcárcel, on behalf of President Antonio Tajani, opened the 2018 EU Ambassadors Conference, bringing together the 140 EU ambassadors from all over the world.

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High-Level Conference in Berlin commits to comprehensive crisis response in the Lake Chad Region as donors announce US$2.17 billion in support; US$467 million in concessional loans

The High-Level Conference on the Lake Chad Region concluded with renewed commitments by participants to work together to address the multi-faceted crisis affecting the region, on September 4.

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Mediterranean crossings deadlier than ever, new UNHCR report shows

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The first migrants from the Aquarius ship arrive at the port of Valencia on an Italian ship, the Dattilo, June 2018.

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Brazil Struggles With Loss of Vast Historical Collection

As firefighters sifted through the burned-out remains of Rio de Janeiro's National Museum for hot embers Monday, Brazilians struggled with the loss of a vast collection of irreplaceable items from the country's history.

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OSCE Conference on Media and Terrorism concludes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

More than 100 journalists and media professionals from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the region gathered to discuss media and terrorism at a conference organized by the OSCE Mission to BiH, which concluded in Jahorina, on September 2.

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EU releases €138 million in humanitarian and development funding for Africa's Lake Chad region

New EU funding will help vulnerable communities in Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon

The humanitarian crisis in the Africa's Lake Chad basin, affecting parts of Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon, continues to worsen due to prolonged violence, insecurity and environmental degradation. To help the most vulnerable communities, the Commission has announced new funding of €138 million combining humanitarian and development assistance, on September 3. This is part of an overall EU aid package for the region worth €232 million.

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Tens of Thousands Attend Anti-Racism Concert in Germany

Tens of thousands of people attended an anti-racism concert Monday in the German city of Chemnitz to protest growing anti-migrant sentiment.

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UK aid to stop modern slavery in Nigeria

UK aid will protect thousands of vulnerable men, women and children in Nigeria from modern slavery and unsafe migration through innovative prevention work

UK aid will protect thousands of vulnerable men, women and children in Nigeria from modern slavery and unsafe migration through innovative prevention work such as public information campaigns, awareness raising at schools and universities, and new research.

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Somalia: Food security improving but recovery remains fragile

The Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) for Somalia, Peter de Clercq, urged on September 2, the international community to sustain assistance to people affected by conflict, 2017 drought as well as this year’s devastating floods and cyclone.

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Yemen to Give Civil Servants Raises; Protests Rage Against Economy

Yemen's government says it is giving civil servants and pensioners pay raises, after protests against the country's woeful economy nearly paralyzed a major port city Sunday.