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US Applauds EU Ministers for Sanctions on 16 Syrian Officials

The United States is applauding the European Union for imposing sanctions Monday on 16 Syrian senior military officials and scientists involved in chemical weapons attacks on civilians.

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China Contributes US$5 Million To Support WFP Fight Against Famine In Yemen

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFPP) welcomed a US$5 million contribution from the Government of China which will provide one month of much-needed food assistance to more than 930,000 people suffering from hunger in Yemen.

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UN report urges accelerated efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals

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Children lining up for their one meal per day at a school in Bandarero, Northern Kenya.

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Venezuelans Vote Overwhelmingly to Dent President’s Legitimacy

More than seven million Venezuelans participated in an unofficial referendum organized by the opposition Sunday and 98 percent voted to delegitimize the rule of President Nicolas Maduro, according to academics monitoring the vote.

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