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Two years after super typhoon in Philippines, UNICEF lauds 'tremendous' recovery efforts

On the second anniversary of Super Typhoon Haiyan, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has commended the significant progress made in recovery and rehabilitation efforts in the Philippines, but remains concerned about the unmet needs of...

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15,000 Liberian Youth to Gain Access to Income Generation

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a new US$10 million International Development Association (IDA) credit on November 6 for the Government of Liberia to improve access to income generation opportunities for targeted youth. This...

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Ebola virus transmission has been stopped in Sierra Leone – UN health agency

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Ebola virus transmission has been stopped on 7 November in Sierra Leone, as 42 days – two Ebola virus incubation cycles – have now passed since the last person confirmed to have the disease had a...

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UNHCR launches appeal to aid refugees as winter hits Europe

A refugee huddles up against the cold on the border between Serbia and Croatia.