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With access to clean, modern energy, poorer countries look to power ahead through innovation – UN report

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A pump operator for Nusra works near solar panels. Nusra is an NGO working to bring solar irrigation to farmers and solar home systems to families in Rohertek, Bangladesh.

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UNICEF warns of contaminated drinking water in camps for Rohingya refugees

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Women draw water from a pump installed by a non-governmental organization in the Kutupalong makeshift settlement for Rohingya refugees in Ukhiya, a sub-district of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh.

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Australian Contribution Provides WFP School Meals For Children In Bhutan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a donation of AUD 120,000 from the Government of Australia, which will enable WFP to continue its support to Bhutan’s National School Feeding Programme. The funds will allow WFP to feed 12,000 students for a full month during the 2018 school year.

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Zimbabwe Awaits New President

Zimbabwe could have a new president as early as Wednesday following the resignation of longtime leader Robert Mugabe.

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Suspected New York Bike Path Attacker Charged

A federal grand jury has returned a 22-count indictment against Sayfullo Saipov in the death of eight people killed during a truck attack on a bike path in New York City.

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In Bangladesh, UN agency Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis urges action for Rohingya refugee children

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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis visits Rohingya refugee children and their families to mark United Nations Universal Children's Day.

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HNA Group Launches Global Partnership With The World Food Programme To Support Syrians In Need

A US$5 million global partnership to provide life-saving food assistance to Syrians in need has been announced by HNA Group and the World Food Programme (WFP). The contribution from the Chinese conglomerate will enable WFP to support vulnerable Syrians in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan over a three-year period.

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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis calls for urgent action for Rohingya refugee children

Actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis in Bangladesh to mark UN’s Universal Children’s day, 20th November 2017

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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis meets Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

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Lawmakers to Begin Mugabe Impeachment Process

Lawmakers in Zimbabwe plan to begin impeachment proceedings Tuesday against longtime President Robert Mugabe after he ignored a deadline to step down.

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African Union - European Union relations: joint consultative meeting on peace and security

10th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the AU and the Political and Security Committee of the EU

On 17 November 2017, the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and the European Union (EU) Political and Security Committee (EU PSC) held their 10th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of their regular dialogue within the framework of the Africa – EU partnership.