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Thailand Under State of Emergency After Massive Anti-Government Protests

Thailand’s prime minister has declared a state of emergency in response to massive protests demanding his resignation and reforms of the country’s constitutional monarchy.

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FACT SHEET: Lack of handwashing with soap puts millions at increased risk to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases

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Japan contributes US$600,000 to WFP as malnutrition in Uganda's Karamoja region exceeds emergency levels

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of US$600,000 from the Government of Japan to boost nutrition and prevent deaths of young children in Karamoja region, where households in two out of nine districts have...

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World Bank Approves $12 Billion for COVID-19 Vaccines

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved an envelope of $12 billion for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatments for their citizens on October 13, 2020.

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