Humanitarian news

Hopes for Mexico quake survivors dim as search enters 6th day
Buddhist mistrust of foreign aid workers stalls relief to Myanmar
Medics see evidence of rape in Myanmar army "cleansing" campaign
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Colombia: Farewell to arms
Puerto Rico's fragile economy dealt new blow by Maria Reuters
Kurdish city gassed by Saddam hopes referendum heralds better days Reuters
First refugees taken from offshore detention for U.S. refugee swap Reuters
In Canada, climate change could open new farmland to the plow Chris Arsenault
Fears of dam collapse add to Puerto Rico's misery after hurricane Reuters
Deadly aftershock, volcanic ash spread alarm in Mexico Reuters
National celebrations open Saudi stadium to women for first time Reuters
UNHCR chief meets with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camp Reuters
Few ideas, less hope leave Syria crisis on back burner at U.N. Reuters
Greek court's rejection of asylum sets bad precedent - Amnesty Reuters
Congo president says whoever killed U.N. experts will be punished Reuters
Syria's Foreign Minister says victory within reach Reuters
Problems pile up for unlucky village near centre of Mexican quake Reuters
Refugees reaching Zambia accuse DRC troops of killing civilians Reuters
On an overheating planet, parched nations look to the clouds Adela Suliman
Frida the rescue dog emerges as hero of Mexican earthquake Reuters
Tempers fray as search for survivors winds down after Mexico quake Reuters
U.N. wants $200 mln for Myanmar refugees Reuters
Half of U.N. Security Council ask Guterres to brief on Myanmar Reuters
Kurds press historic independence vote despite regional fears Reuters
U.S. mainland Puerto Ricans anguished, unable to reach loved ones Reuters
UN hunger chief tells Gulf nations to "step up" in Yemen Sebastien Malo
Mexican capital needs stronger quake protection: 'Mole' rescuer Sophie Hares
Thirty-two years after quake, angry Mexicans still wait for homes Reuters
At least 25 dead after Hurricane Maria hits Caribbean Reuters
Bosnian experts find 86 skulls at scene of 90s war massacre Reuters
Volcano on Bali at highest alert level, thousands evacuated Reuters
Syrian pop-up put crisis on the menu Shanshan Chen
Peace and falafels: London eatery puts Syria crisis on menu Umberto Bacchi
U.S. seeks action on Myanmar, U.N. eyes $200 mln for refugees Reuters
Mexico quake efforts continue amid calls for political austerity Reuters
Move over malaria: Zika, dengue may thrive in warmer Africa Kieran Guilbert
U.S. announces near $700 mln in humanitarian aid to Syria Reuters
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