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Somalia: US$1.6 billion urgently needed to save and protect 5.4 million lives from unprecedented drought

The 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia, which calls for $1.6 billion to protect the lives of 5.4 million Somalis, was launched today by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Peter de Clercq, on January 17.

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Britain Appoints Minister of Loneliness

Britain has appointed a minister of loneliness to combat social isolation experienced by one in 10 Britons.

Sports Minister Tracey Crouch will add the job to her existing portfolio to advance the work of slain lawmaker Jo Cox, who set up the...

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Intensified fighting across Syria having 'devastating' impact on civilians, warn UN agencies

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The conflict in Syria has resulted in a serious deterioration in access to health services for...

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US funding cuts for UN Palestine refugee agency put vital education, health programmes at risk

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Beneficiaries queue for food assistance at the UNRWA distribution centre in Sahnaya,...

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