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EU Urges Action to Avoid Coronavirus Surge

European Union health officials urged members Thursday to “act decisively” to put in place and utilize measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus and a potential surge in cases like the one earlier this year that prompted widespread lockdowns.

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Trudeau Promises 1 Million Jobs During Canada's Coronavirus Recovery

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a plan Wednesday to address social inequalities laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic and create 1 million jobs during recovery, while also extending emergency measures for a second wave of COVID-19.

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Pakistan Making Shift to Clean Power Production and Lower Energy Costs with World Bank Support

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $450 million in financing to support Pakistan’s transition to renewable energy resources that reduce its reliance on fossil fuel imports and lower costs of electricity production on September 24,...

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Japan helps WFP to provide vital assistance to refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people in Mozambique

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 200 million (USD 1.87 million) from the Government of Japan to provide food assistance and livelihoods support to refugees and asylum-seekers living in Maratane Refugee Camp...

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