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UN urges ‘Friends of Yemen’ to continue support for transition and humanitarian crisis
Ban welcomes safe release of UN peacekeepers detained in Golan
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Japan’s $140.7M contribution to help WFP meet hunger needs in 16 countries
Japan contributes $53.3M to support consolidation of peace in South Sudan
Ban welcomes new border agreements between Sudan and South Sudan
Irish aid minister Joe Costello on a 2-week tour across Africa
Canada supports employment and skills training for students in Ukraine
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On visit to India, special envoy to President Assad criticizes British aid to Syrian rebels
Deepening Syrian crisis forces refugees from remote locations into Jordan
Egypt’s embassy in Beirut participates in delivering humanitarian aid to displaced Syrians
$12.5M ADB grants to create jobs, improve tourism in the Philippines
$18M IDB loan to help prevent and combat corruption in Brazil’s public administration
Mars, Mondelez, Nestle are leaving women farmers behind - Oxfam
ACTED aids Afghan farmers to protect their livestock and their income
International Women’s Day: Breaking the silence on gender-based violence
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