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Canada a laggard on African aid: groups
International aid groups have been stating their case as the G8 leaders began their summit in Japan, accusing Canada of being behind on development aid for Africa. They also said Stephen Harper's government was... G8 preparing to cut aid to Africa
At Gleneagles in 2005 the Blair led G8 summit declared a comprehensive package of support to African countries towards ending world poverty. The charity Save the Children believes that the G8 countries are now ready... Britain doubles aid to Pakistan
After US, Britain has decided to increase the foregin aid to Pakistan but this time they are going to ask them how to spend it. " Britain is substantially increasing its aid to Pakistan and outlining a new strategy for how it is spent. International Development Minister...Obama pledges to expand Bush's aid to religious charities
Though President George W. Bush's "faith-based initiatives" - which give government money to religious groups for charity work - have been one of the most controversial programs of his presidency, Barack Obama has pledged to expand them if he is elected president. This...African Union: "Unite or Starve"
I can't really argue with this: if it means bargaining with a collective continental market in order to get a better deal on necessities, then so be it. SInce the various AU nations have such different agendas, both with the West and with each other, it's hard to predict how...Burma, 84,500 reported dead: aid and the online community
Death tolls are now at 84,500. Forcasted to grow larger, this number has a stunning effect. Though it is not in our own backyard, netizens the world over have demonstrated that we can help. "Burmese officials...Junta’s Delays in Myanmar Are Less Costly Than Feared
"Myanmar — More than six weeks have passed since Cyclone Nargis swept through the Irrawaddy Delta in southern Myanmar, leaving a trail of flattened villages and broken lives and arousing international sympathy that...Food crisis: Ethiopia appeals for urgent aid after crop failure
Whilst ever much of the western politically given aid goes to developing cash crops the be sold to developed countries we will continue to see this cycle of famine. The once bread basket of Africa needs aid to reconstitute its very earth and grow food for its people rather...Karzai wins $20bn aid for Afghanistan
Even as Western countries are awarding Afghanistan with a huge package of aid, they are expressing concern over whether the Afghan government is combating corruption and making sure the money goes to rebuilding and...Donors Pledge Over $21 Billion for Afghan Reconstruction
" French President Nicolas Sarkozy opened the conference by promising to more than double French aid to 107 million euros ($166 million) over three years, saying the aim of the donation was to "rid Afghanistan of...Donors pledge $20bn in Afghan aid
Donors from about 80 countries have pledged to give $20 bn aid to Afghanistan for rebuilding in the one-day event on Afghanistan's future since the fall of the Taleban in 2001. Since 2001 donors...Zimbabwe is worsening, UN warns
" The top UN humanitarian official says the situation in Zimbabwe is worsening, with up to four million people - a third of the population - needing aid. "Top Somali aid worker shot dead
One of top aid worker has been shot dead in Somalian capital Mogadishu. His killing with affect all the charity going on in the country. "A prominent Somali aid worker has been shot dead in the capital, Mogadishu, just days after a ceasefire agreement was signed. The...Hunger in Ethiopia now spreading to adults
Malnutrition in african country of Ethiopia is now affecting the adults of the country as well. Childrens in this county have been suffering from hunger for a long time.Now with the rise in food price situation could... Myanmar: US Continues To Offer Aid as Monsoon Rains Begin Daily
Almost five weeks after a tremendous cyclone ravaged Myanmar, the reclusive and highly suspicious military junta that runs the nation continues to refuse the full extent of international assistance.And the monsoon season, which typically begins around June 1, has...
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