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Philippines: United Nations Deputy Humanitarian Chief calls for continued humanitarian support to the people of Marawi

Ursula Mueller, the United Nations deputy humanitarian chief, on October 11, urged the international community to continue humanitarian support for Marawi and to back Government-led recovery efforts as she wrapped up a three-day mission in the...

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Ethiopia: The 2018 HDRP is facing a US$416.4 million funding shortfall to cover needs until the end of the year

Addis Ababa, 08 October 2018: Following the Government and humanitarian partners’ multi-sector midyear assessment conducted between late June and early July, the 2018 Humanitarian and Disaster Resilience Plan (HDRP) was revised to reflect changes in...

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Saudis Face Business Backlash After Journalist Disappears

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that he would still attend a large investment conference in Saudi Arabia this month, in the face of growing evidence that a Saudi journalist was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey...

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Who is Jamal Khashoggi?

One of the most influential Arab journalists in the world, Jamal Khashoggi, went missing after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week. Turkish authorities have blamed the Saudis, but Riyadh has denied harming the veteran reporter.

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