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FAO and WFP concerned about the impact of drought on the most vulnerable in Central America

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) expressed concern over the drought that has caused major crop losses in Central America on August 24, 2018.

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European Commission adopts support package for Iran, with a focus on the private sector

The projects are the first of a wider package of €50 million for Iran, aiming to support the country to address key economic and social challenges. They are part of the renewed cooperation and engagement between the European Union and Iran following...

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Zimbabwe's Top Court to Rule Friday on Presidential Election Challenge

Zimbabwe’s highest court is expected to issue a ruling Friday on a petition in which the country’s main opposition group is seeking a nullification of July 30 presidential election won by the incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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‘Finding global solutions for global problems’ focus of UN-civil society forum

Participants of the 67th United Nations DPI/NGO Conference, held under the theme “We the...