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White House: Trump Will Sign Temporary Spending Measure If House Passes It

The White House is encouraging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to sign off on a temporary spending bill that would avert a partial government shutdown.

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Addressing humanitarian needs, alongside long-term investment in development, vital to tackling Somalia’s fragility

The Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Peter de Clercq has welcomed the State of Qatar’s commitment to partner with Somalia amid growing calls for a new approach where sustained humanitarian action is complemented by long-term efforts to build the...

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Donors pledge US$857 million to protect and assist refugees in 2018

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Rohingya refugee Ara, 16, and her 11 month old daughter, Taslima, pictured in Balong Khali refugee camp in Bangladesh.

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Issue of Jerusalem must be resolved through direct negotiations between parties, UN chief stresses

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Secretary-General António Guterres addresses reporters at UN Headquarters.

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