Philippines: More support needed for thousands still reeling from Typhoon Rai
Humanitarians are scaling up assistance in the Philippines to assist hundreds of thousands still impacted by Typhoon Rai which struck the islands seven weeks...
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UN in Iraq calls for dialogue following attack; civilian casualties reported
Following reports on Wednesday of civilian casualties during airstrikes on the Iraqi city of Ninewa, the UN Assistance Mission (UNAMI) reiterated that Iraqi sovereignty...
Americas: Pace of Omicron slows amid rising COVID infections
COVID infections and deaths in North America continue to rise, as hospitalizations increase throughout the whole continent, the head of the World Health Organization’s...
DR Congo: At least 50 dead following militia attack on camp
At least 50 people, including women and children, were killed in an attack on Tuesday night at a site for internally displaced people in Savo, Ituri Province, in the Democratic...
Argentina Seeks a Way Out (Again) of its Economic and Social Labyrinth
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 02 (IPS) – Accustomed for decades to recurring economic crises, and hit hard in recent years by a steady loss of...
Endgame for Polio in Pakistan
KARACHI, Feb 02 (IPS) – “It was like a heavy burden had been lifted, and I could breathe easier,” said Irum Khan, a polio...
The "Kidneys of the Earth" Are Disappearing
MADRID, Feb 02 (IPS) – This is about Wetlands, which are considered as a natural solution to the global threat of climate change. They...
Fighting Corruption Essential to Reducing Inequality in Pacific Islands
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb 02 (IPS) – Corruption continues to have a crippling effect on the lives of many people in southwest Pacific Island countries,...
Wetlands: ‘Unsung heroes’ of the climate crisis
For the first time, the United Nations on Wednesday celebrates World Wetlands Day, recognizing that these fragile ecosystems make a crucial contribution to biodiversity, climate mitigation, freshwater availability, and economic...
SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Feb 02 (IPS) – Hidden in plain sight, the extreme hypocrisy of the U.S. position on NATO and Ukraine cries out...
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