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Disaster Risk Reduction can protect smallholder farmers, experts say

A new report launched shows that with adequate investments in disaster risk reduction, small-holder farmers in Punjab could better withstand climate-related shocks on Mar 14, 2018. Calling for increased investments in this area, the report advocates...

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Japan's US$72 million contribution helps WFP meet urgent hunger needs in 23 countries

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed the announcement of a US$72.3 million contribution from the Government of Japan on Mar 14, 2018. The generous infusion of funding will enable WFP to provide vital food and nutrition assistance in...

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Student Walkouts Planned Across US to Protest Gun Violence

Tens of thousands of students and teachers across the United States will walk out of schools Wednesday in a politically charged tribute to the victims of a high school shooting in Florida exactly one month ago.

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Democrat Claims Victory in Close Election for Pennsylvania U.S. House Seat

Democratic candidate Conor Lamb declared victory early Wednesday in a special election for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing a district outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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