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African Leaders Almost Demanded Apology From Trump for Crude Remarks

African leaders were very close to officially demanding President Donald Trump publicly apologize for reportedly crude remarks about the continent and immigration, but backed off, reports say.

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Without young people, Global Goals will not be achieved, UN forum told

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (left) and Jayathma Wickramanayake, the Secretary-General's...

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Amid funding crunch, UN agency seeks $800 million in lifesaving aid for Palestine refugees

From 21-24 February 2016, UNRWA distributed 19,160 thermal blankets to approximately 5,700...

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Belgium strengthens partnership with WFP in a year of rising needs

In 2017, the Government of Belgium reinforced its partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in efforts to fight hunger and malnutrition. Last year, the Belgian Development Cooperation contributed nearly €20 million to WFP...

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