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Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:45 PM

The United Nations World Food Programme is scaling up its operations to provide food to around 1 million people living in restricted access areas in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. 

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:51 AM

USA-MISSOURI/SHOOTING:Unarmed black teen killed by police was shot six times -NYT

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:24 PM

Lilongwe - In anticipation of World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WFP is joining other organizations and agencies around the globe to acknowledge the heroes who risk their lives every day to help people in need. WFP Malawi spoke to one of its own humanitarian heroes, Gregorio Kambuwa, who retired last month at the age of 65 after having served on the team for 15 years.

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:44 PM

Azniv and Sevan are among the estimated 12,000 members of Syria's ethnic Armenian population who have fled to Armenia since the Syrian crisis erupted in 2011.

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:36 AM

USA-MISSOURI/SHOOTING-CHAOS (URGENT):Gunfire erupts as protesters flee in Missouri city where officer shot black teen

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:22 AM

A firefighter climbs out a damaged building after an explosion at a residential building in Changzhi, Shanxi province August 17, 2014. At least seven people were killed and four others injured after an explosion in Shanxi province in early morning of Sunday, local authorities said. Initial investigations showed that the blast was caused by natural gas explosion, Xinhua News Agency reported. Picture taken August 17, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: DISASTER) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:19 AM

A man look on as firefighters (R) work at a damaged building after an explosion at a residential building in Changzhi, Shanxi province August 17, 2014. At least seven people were killed and four others injured after an explosion in Shanxi province in early morning of Sunday, local authorities said. Initial investigations showed that the blast was caused by natural gas explosion, Xinhua News Agency reported. Picture taken August 17, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: DISASTER TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:23 AM

This week we celebrate World Humanitarian Day—a time to recognize our staff who are in the field, every day.  Since conflict began in South Sudan over eight months ago, more than 180,000 people have sought refuge in neighboring Ethiopia.  Fatmata Kokobaye is head of WFP office in Gambela responsible for providing life-saving support to South Sudanese refugees. Gambela is also an important corridor for food assistance to get into South Sudan, by air, land or river. Here she tells us her story. 

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:54 AM

EARTHQUAKE-IRAN/ (URGENT):Western Iran hit by earthquake of magnitude 6.3 - USGS

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:49 AM

POPE-SOUTHKOREA/ (PIX, TV, GRAPHICS):Pope Francis, wrapping up visit, urges Korean reconciliation