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Number of asylum decisions surpasses number of applications in EU+ countries

Despite the issuing of a high number of asylum decisions by national asylum systems in the EU+ and a resulting decrease in backlog, nearly half a million cases remain pending.

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WFP calls for more investment in school meals by West African governments

The United Nations World Food Programme urged governments in West Africa to invest more money in school meal programmes so these can act as a catalyst for improved economic and social welfare communities across the region on Mar 01, 2018. The call was...

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Slovak Police Arrest Suspected Mafia Members Named by Slain Journalist

Slovak police on Thursday raided several houses belonging to suspected Italian Mafia members as part of their probe into the slaying of an investigative journalist.

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As Conflicts Surge Around the World, New Approaches to Prevention Can Save Lives and Money - Up to US$70 Billion Per Year

Preventing violent conflict saves lives and money—up to US$70 billion per year on average, according to a study published by the World Bank and the United Nations, on March 1.

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