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At least one in four children in Iraq impacted by conflict and poverty

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UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Geert Cappalaere with...

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California Couple Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Torture, Child Abuse

A California couple accused of holding their 13 children captive in their home near Los Angeles pleaded not guilty Thursday to more than 30 counts of torture, child abuse, and false imprisonment.

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EU needs to increase its resilience to Russian propaganda, say MEPs

MEPs sounded the alarm about Russia’s propaganda influence on EU countries, and suggested strengthening an EU strategic communication team, in a topical debate on Wednesday.

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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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