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WFP response for drought-hit Afghanistan gets £10 million boost from UK

The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a new contribution of £10 million (US$13.1 million) from the Government of the United Kingdom to provide vital food assistance for people affected by drought in Afghanistan on Jul 31, 2018. Afghanistan is...

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Report: US Spy Agencies Say North Korea Building New Missiles

The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. spy agencies are seeing indications that North Korea is constructing new missiles.

The paper says intelligence officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say North Korea is likely constructing...

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US Revokes Visas of Nicaraguan Officials Behind Violence

The United States is revoking visas for Nicaraguan officials responsible for violence against anti-government protesters, saying these are just the start of what could be more sanctions.

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OSCE celebrates World Day against Trafficking in Persons in Kyrgyzstan

A scientific conference titled Current challenges of human trafficking, attended by representatives of scientific and education organizations of Kyrgyzstan, was held in Bishkek on 30 July 2018, on the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in...

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