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Syria: As US responds militarily to chemical attack, UN urges restraint to avoid escalation

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on 7 April urged restraint to avoid any escalation of the situation in Syria, after the United States responded militarily to an alleged chemical weapons attack earlier this week.

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European Parliament Plenary highlights: Brexit priorities, medical devices, car emissions

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U.N. Agencies Commend Progress Made Against Child Malnutrition In Uganda, Urge Continued Actionend Progress Made Against Child Malnutrition In Uganda

Four agencies from the United Nations Network for Scaling-Up Nutrition (SUN) congratulated Uganda on Apr 07 for reducing the rate of stunting among its young children from 33 percent in 2011 to 29 percent in 2016.

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Children in east Ukraine need urgent care to overcome trauma of conflict – UNICEF

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On 13 February 2017, first-grade students in eastern Ukraine, including 6-year-old Sasha (in red sweater), participate in a drill to practice their response to a shelling.

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Syria: As US responds militarily to chemical attack, UN urges restraint to avoid escalation

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Secretary-General António Guterres.

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New Donor Funding Allows WFP To Resume Full Food Rations For Refugees In Kenya

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Kenya, Kakuma Refugee Camp.

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Sport is force of social empowerment and an engine for equality – UNESCO

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A girl takes a shot during a basketball training session in Mogadishu, Somalia.

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200,000 children need urgent support to overcome trauma of volatile conflict in eastern Ukraine – UNICEF

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On 13 February 2017, first grade students participate in a drill to practice their response to a shelling by taking cover in a part of the school building with strong walls beacuse the school doesnt have a basement.

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Kristin Davis appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on April 6th, announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed actress and philanthropist Kristin Davis as its Goodwill Ambassador.

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Chemical attack, if confirmed, would be largest in Syria, UN Security Council told

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Meeting of the Security Council to discuss the alleged use of chemical weapons in the Khan Shaykhun area of southern Idlib, Syria.

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