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The Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Alain Noudehou, has strongly condemned the killing of an aid worker in Bentiu, Unity, and called for the immediate and unconditional release of seven others abducted by an armed group in Morobo County,
Central Equatoria.

“We are horrified by reports of a suspected chemical weapons attack in Douma, Eastern Ghouta. While we can’t confirm what happened on Saturday night, it is clear that once again children have been killed and injured in indiscriminate attacks. Our partners report helping children who were choking, foaming at the mouth and convulsing in a chaotic situation.

As negotiations over a reconciliation deal continue in Douma, Eastern Ghouta, tens of thousands of civilians are estimated to remain in the opposition-held area. There are acute shortages of medical supplies and nutritious food in the enclave, which - according to Save the Children’s partners - has left many children malnourished.

UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Ursula Mueller speaks to to displaced persons in Dar Pai Camp, Sittwe, Rakhine state, northern Myanmar.

Girls in school in Wixarica, Nuevo Colonia, Mexico.

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration will likely say "after the fact" how it decided to respond to a suspected chemical attack on the outskirts of Syria's capital.

President Donald Trump called the raid on his personal lawyer Michael Cohen's office "a disgraceful situation," an "attack on our country" and a "whole new level of unfairness."

Arizona is sending 225 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border and Governor Doug Ducey said more troops would be deployed Tuesday.