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EU needs to increase its resilience to Russian propaganda, say MEPs

MEPs sounded the alarm about Russia’s propaganda influence on EU countries, and suggested strengthening an EU strategic communication team, in a topical debate on Wednesday.

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Somalia: US$1.6 billion urgently needed to save and protect 5.4 million lives from unprecedented drought

The 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia, which calls for $1.6 billion to protect the lives of 5.4 million Somalis, was launched today by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Peter de Clercq, on January 17.

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Britain Appoints Minister of Loneliness

Britain has appointed a minister of loneliness to combat social isolation experienced by one in 10 Britons.

Sports Minister Tracey Crouch will add the job to her existing portfolio to advance the work of slain lawmaker Jo Cox, who set up the Commission on Loneliness in 2016.

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Intensified fighting across Syria having 'devastating' impact on civilians, warn UN agencies

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The conflict in Syria has resulted in a serious deterioration in access to health services for civilians across the country.

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US funding cuts for UN Palestine refugee agency put vital education, health programmes at risk

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Beneficiaries queue for food assistance at the UNRWA distribution centre in Sahnaya, Damascus in Syria.

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UN agencies in urgent bid to prevent famine in Kasai, DRC

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A baby gets his weight measured in a UNICEF supported child clinic in Nganza, Kananga.

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3 million children born into war in Yemen

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An infant who was born prematurely receives treatment in Alsadaqah Hospital, Aden, Aden Governorate, Yemen.

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Resolve differences peacefully, Security Council to DR Congo political actors

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A view of downtown Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Warning that ‘peace remains elusive,’ UN chief outlines areas for action in 2018

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Secretary General António Guterres briefs an informal meeting of the General Assembly on his concerns for 2018.

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DHS Chief Faces Senate Questions Over Trump Comments, Immigration Policy

In a wide-ranging hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told a Senate committee she did not remember hearing President Donald Trump use vulgar language to describe Haiti and African countries during a meeting last week with lawmakers at the White House.