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800,000 children to be vaccinated against measles and polio across earthquake-stricken northwest Syria
A measles and polio vaccination campaign was be launched across northwest Syria to protect some 800,000 children under five years from the two potentially deadly but preventable diseases, on April 6.
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Two months on from Türkiye earthquakes, enormous challenges remain for 2.5 million children in need of humanitarian support
Two months after two devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and northern Syria, 2.5 million children in Türkiye remain in need of humanitarian support and are at risk of falling into poverty, child labour or child marriage, UNICEF warned, on April 6.
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Special days were designated in honor of Tai Ji Men Shifu and dizi
In March 2000, the Tai Ji Celestial Dragon soared in front of the U.S. Capitol Hill, creating a "Taiwan cultural miracle" through the power of its culture. A photo of the dragon was published in the Capitol Hill ROLL CALL, reporting on Tai Ji Men's contribution to cultural exchange and its promotion of world peace.
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Calling for the Awakening of Conscience in Global Citizens Making the UN’s Adoption of the International Day of Conscience Possible - International Day of Conscience on April 5
Ambassadors and deputies from various Missions to the UN join the panel for a group picture at the conclusion of the World Peace and Love Conference with the theme of Transforming Our World: Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, at the United Nations on April 5, 2018 in New York. (AP Images)
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The Glory of Taiwan: Tai Ji Men Shifu and Dizi Honored with U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of FOWPAL, center, on behalf of FOWPAL, is presented with the President’s Lifetime Achievement award from the office of the U.S. President in New York on March 31, 2023. (AP Images)
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Top UN Court to Rule on US Seizure of Iranian Assets
The International Court of Justice is due to rule Thursday in a dispute between Iran and the United States about nearly $2 billion in frozen assets.
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Taiwan’s President Begins Trip to Central America Amid Dire Warnings from China
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan says “external pressure” will not stop the self-ruled island from engaging with the world.
Tsai made the vow Wednesday shortly before departing Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei for official visits to Guatemala and Belize. She told reporters that Taiwan is “calm and confident” while also unyielding and not seeking provocation.
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Latest in Ukraine: Turkey to Vote on Finland’s NATO Bid
Turkey’s parliament is set to vote Thursday on Finland’s bid to join NATO.
Finland and neighboring Sweden each broke with decades of nonalignment with their applications to join the military alliance after Russia invaded Ukraine last year.
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El Salvador Calls for Investigation After Deadly Fire at Mexico Border Migrant Facility
El Salvador on Wednesday strongly condemned the actions of personnel at an immigration detention center in Mexico after a fire killed at least 40 people.
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Central Sahel: Lives of 10 million children on the line as conflict rages
Children in a displaced persons camp in Mali are receiving support to recover from trauma.
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