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Conflict intensifies in northern Yemen - 13 Nov 09

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Fighting in S. Arabia and N. Yemen Forces Evacuation of Villages

The conflict between the Houthi fighters in Northern Yemen and the Saudi military has forced the evacuation of more than 200 villiages. Unicef has reported that 50 schools were shut due to the fighting as...

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created by Barbara McPherson | 1 wk ago | updated 1 wk ago
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Amitjha

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Nearly 1 in 5 babies still missed by vaccines:WHO

Death is ultimate reality, but what about those who dies untimely because of negelegence. Vaccines do save millions from diseases, but 20% of the world child population miss the vaccine and the real culprit is...

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created by Amitjha | 4 wks ago | updated 4 wks ago
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Cyclones Hit Philippines | People taking shelter in tents

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Typhoon Lupit (Ramil) to hit N. Luzon, Philippines on Friday

Even while Philippines is trying to reach out relief to the victims of the last two devastating typhoons; Parma (Local name: Pepeng) and Ketsana (Local name: Ondoy), a third typhoon which is expected to be...

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created by Mritunjay | 4 wks ago | updated 4 wks ago
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Amitjha

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India still accounts for 21% of under-five deaths

"Next global superpower" , This phrase is normally used by the media when they talk about India's growth story. To some extent it is right, but latest findings related to death rate contradicts these tall claims....

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created by Amitjha | 10 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
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LTTE deprived the malnourished children in Vanni

sudharaka

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LTTE deprived the malnourished children in Vanni according to UN

United Nations has issued a statement condemning the usage of BP-100 therapeutic food, intended as a life saving item for severely malnourished children in Vanni, as combat rations by the LTTE terrorists....

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created by sudharaka | 36 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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Swan

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Australia Pledges $10 Million in Aid to Zimbabwe

Every now and then I'll hear something in the news that makes me proud that I am from Australia. Today Australia is pledging aid and money to those less fortunate in Zimbabwe. Australia has an embassy in...

opinion by Swan | 36 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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Children Crowded Jails Under Turkey's Anti-Terrorism Laws | Photo 02

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Children Crowded Jails Under Turkey's Anti-Terrorism Laws

"The Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out the rights that must be realized for children to develop their full potential, free from hunger and want, neglect and abuse. It reflects a new vision of the child. ...

created by Pythiian1 | 37 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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The Lead-up to Sudan's Expelling NGOs - United Nations Stalemate | Photo 04

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The Lead-up to Sudan's Expelling NGOs - United Nations Stalemate

On Mar. 4, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Al-Bashir, President of the Republic of Sudan, for his alleged responsibility for crimes committed in Darfur,...

created by Pythiian1 | 37 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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Swan

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Child Slave Labor in China

Just when we think we've heard the worst out of China, another atrocity rears its ugly head. This time it's the push for more child labor. I know that some of you have read my articles on China...

opinion by Swan | 37 wks ago
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“LTTE has intensified forcible recruitment of civilians and children as young as 14 were being targeted”

sudharaka

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Child soldiers in peril: UNICEF

UNICEF also has had an apearent paradigm shift. They have opened their mouths after the UN did earlier. “LTTE has intensified forcible recruitment of civilians”, they claim according to The Hindu. "...

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created by sudharaka | 39 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago
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Massive air attack on civilian targets, scores killed | Photo 02

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Massive air attack on civilian targets, scores killed

"Massive air attack on civilian targets, scores killed [TamilNet, Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 09:10 GMT] At least 50 civilians were killed Wednesday around 12:50 p.m. when four Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)...

created by jeantalon | 39 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago
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UN states, children shocked due to Sri Lankan conflict

UN states, children shocked due to Sri Lankan conflict [Monday February 09 2009 04:21:39 AM GMT] UNICEF states, Sri Lankan children are being utterly traumatized during the conflict in Sri Lanka, as families hid in underground shelters with very few resources. ...

created by Japanagent | 41 wks ago
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BBC Newshour interview - Tamils under existential threat

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Civilians trapped in Wanni are in critical condition - ICRC

Civilians trapped in Wanni are in critical condition - ICRC [Saturday February 07 2009 04:39:17 AM GMT] International Committee of the Red Cross said yesterday, Vanni people trapped with a small area...

created by Japanagent | 41 wks ago | updated 41 wks ago
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Safeer Bandali

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UNICEF Report Reveals Shocking Teen Pregnancy Death Rate

UNICEF has released a 160-page report that houses some shocking statistics on global teen pregnancy rates and mortality. The State of the World's Children report indicates that each year 70,000 females...

created by Tina Kells | 44 wks ago | updated 43 wks ago
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Another humanitarian tragedy that fails to hit prime time

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Another humanitarian tragedy that fails to hit the prime time

While the war on Gaza preoccupies the attention of international media, human rights organisations international community and public at large another humanitarian tragedy of equal gravity unfolds largely...

created by IRTAG Media | 44 wks ago | updated 43 wks ago
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