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IFAD, WFP work together to combat hunger

IFAD, WFP work together to combat hunger

The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) recently launched an action plan to work together in fragile contexts — countries simultaneously affected by economic shocks, and extreme weather, in combination with little or no institut

West decries Putin's election win; China, India vow closer ties

West decries Putin's election win; China, India vow closer ties

Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Vladimir Putin's landslide election victory as unfair and undemocratic, but China, India and North Korea congratulated the veteran Russian leader on extending his rule by a further six years. The contrasting reactions underscored the geopolitical f

Famine expected by May in Gaza, says UN-backed report

Famine expected by May in Gaza, says UN-backed report

Famine is expected between now and May in the north of the Gaza Strip, a UN-backed report said on Monday, after more than five months of war which have shattered the Palestinian territory, killed thousands and cut off supplies. Across the whole of the besieged enclave, the number of people facing

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