Red Cross probes emblem 'misuse' (updated)

A new video has shown the planning behind Colombian Jaque military operation which liberated FARC hostages including Ingrid Betancourt. The footage shows the abusive and deliberate misuse of the Red...

Chavez tells Colombian defence Minister that use of TELESUR logo is illegal

Caracas, Venezuela, 27 July, 2008. During his weekly TV show, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez tols Colombian Defence Minister,Juan Manuel Santos, that the use of TELESUR logo during the recent intelligence...

Colombia President Uribe admits Red Cross Emblem misuse

Today´s admission by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe over the misuse of the Red Cross Emblem during the recent "intelligence" operation to rescue Ingrid Betancourt is rather worrying. Few days back it also emerged Colombian Military forces also used Telesur emblem....

Drive Free for 2,400 Miles on Plasma

With gas and diesel prices in the United States higher than ever, many Americans are struggling to find ways to pay for fuel. Some are turning to plasma — selling their plasma, that is.By selling their blood plasma, healthy Americans can help their fellow man and help...

Documents confirm U.S. hid detainees from Red Cross

The U.S. military hid the locations of suspected terrorist detainees and concealed harsh treatment to avoid the scrutiny of the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to documents that a Senate committee released Tuesday.

Four FARC Hostages released (Updated III)

Caracas, Venezuela, 27 February, 2008. According to a televised interview with Red Cross representative, Bárbara Hinterman, the four Colombian hostages held by FARC have been released. After confirmation of the...

Are you or your child at risk of SADS?

Each year, hundreds of children and under-50 adults die suddenly and unexpectedly due to cardiac arrhythmias. It is shocking and devastating when it happens to a family. In fact, our own Mom•Logic intern lost...

RED CROSS AND MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE HOST “FIRE SAFETY NIGHT” AT SANTA'S ...

"   WHO/WHAT:  In hopes of making a safe holiday season for families, the local Red Cross and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue will host the first ever Fire Safety Night at Santa’s Enchanted Forest. More than 100 children affected by fires this year will be invited to...

Zaca Fire: Moving east

 Updated 08/20/07 8:00 p.m.source | Santa Barbara County Fire  PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION ISSUED The Zaca Fire has moved east towards Highway 33 and has become established in the Dick Smith Wilderness. This...

How to Support the Relief Efforts

Donate to the Disaster Relief Fund All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American...

Red Cross sets up shelters in Winona, St. Charles Minnesota

WINONA, Minn. - The Red Cross has set up shelters at Saint Mary's University in Winona and St. Charles High School after flooding left hundreds without power and shelter. The St. Mary's shelter is reporting over 250...

Johnson & Johnson Sues Red Cross Over Symbol

The red cross symbol is an icon of relief from disaster. For months, it has also been the subject of a festering disagreement between major American institutions: the health care company Johnson & Johnson and...

Red Cross opens shelter for Santa Barbara fire evacuees

August 8 A Red Cross emergency shelter with medical...

Red Cross Mental Health Team Supported Families Through Grieving Process

Seasoned disaster mental health volunteer, Alan Brankline, offers support to mourning families. By Amanda Mark, Special to Redcross.org Wednesday, August 08, 2007 — After nearly 20 years of...

Australian Red Cross helps fill the missing gaps

Marie-Jo will always remember the phone call she received from the International Committee of the Red Cross in January 1992, providing her with the incredible news that her mother, whom she had not seen for 27 years, was still alive. Marie-Jo, along with her...

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