ICRC cuts Philippines aid by $1million
ICRC funding cuts hurt longer-term initiatives in Philippines
Obama backs Ban Ki-moon for new term as U.N. chief
U.S. president believes Ban has made important reforms at an imperfect institution
Thomson Reuters Foundation security seminar goes live
Journalists and terrorism experts explore international security issues
UN chief Ban Ki-moon says running for 2nd term
Ban's first term ends on Dec. 31. He is unopposed for re-election so far and in March diplomats said the U.S. supported him
Troops to stay in Abyei for now - Sudan minister
South Sudanese sources have said up to 80,000 people fled the region after militia and government troops from the north poured into the area
Clashes reported in Sudan flashpoint state
Violence in South Kordofan exacerbates tensions ahead of south Sudan's secession next month