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Hunger Crises Will Escalate Unless We Invest More In Addressing Root Causes, Say UN Food Agency Chiefs On Visit To Drought-Hit Ethiopia

Speaking at the conclusion of a four-day visit to Ethiopia, including to the drought-stricken Somali region, the heads of the United Nations food agencies made a joint call for greater investment in long-term activities that strengthen people’s resilience to drought and the impacts of climate shocks.

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China Attacks Trump Threat to Curb Trade Because of North Korea Link

China has attacked U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to halt trade with any country doing business with North Korea after its latest nuclear test, saying it endangered vast trade relations between Washington and Beijing.

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G7 Statement on North Korea

We, the G7 Leaders condemn in the strongest possible terms the new nuclear test conducted by North Korea and express our solidarity to the countries of the region for the consequences of Pyongyang's irresponsible behaviour.

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Statement by President Donald Tusk on the DPRK nuclear test

The DPRK's latest nuclear test gravely violates DPRK's obligations under international law, repeated demands from the UN Security Council and the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime. It compels the international community to unite in swift and decisive reaction.

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UN political chief urges Security Council to 'remain united, take appropriate action' on DPR Korea

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Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman briefs the Security Council on 4 September 2017 on the latest nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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EU Supports WFP School Meals And Disaster Risk Management In The Gambia

The European Union has contributed more than €4 million (US$4.6million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)’s efforts to offer quality food to Gambia’s children and reduce economic pressures on Gambian families.

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World War II Bomb Defused after Mass Evacuation in Germany

German bomb experts successfully defused a massive World War II bomb in the financial capital of Frankfurt on Sunday after nearly 65,000 people were evacuated to safety.

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Russia: Closing of US Consulate 'Hostile Act'

Moscow is demanding Washington rethink its order to close three Russian diplomatic facilities, calling the closing a "hostile act."

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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kurz and OSCE Secretary General Greminger denounce latest nuclear test in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as threat to stability in the region

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger condemned in the strongest terms the latest nuclear test in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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16 million children affected by massive flooding in South Asia – UNICEF

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People displaced by the floods take temporary refuge along a road in southern Nepal.