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Backgrounder on United Nations World Food Program Response to Cyclone Nargis
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PR Newswire – May 14, 2008 6:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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PR Newswire – May 14, 2008 6:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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U.N. Obtains Visas for Myanmar, Reporter Says
As nearly 2 million survivors of a cyclone that struck Myanmar remained at risk Wednesday, an unidentified NPR reporter there told co-host Steve Inskeep that there is a bit of good news: The United Nations was able to get a few visas for personnel who have been waiting in Bangkok.
NPR.org – May 14, 2008 4:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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As nearly 2 million survivors of a cyclone that struck Myanmar remained at risk Wednesday, an unidentified NPR reporter there told co-host Steve Inskeep that there is a bit of good news: The United Nations was able to get a few visas for personnel who have been waiting in Bangkok.
NPR.org – May 14, 2008 4:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Yemen, UNDP Sign Agreement To Strengthen HIV/AIDS Control Efforts In Country
Officials from Yemen and the United Nations Development Programme on Monday signed a $10.6 million, three-year agreement to strengthen efforts to fight HIV/AIDS in the country, SABA News reports.
Medical News Today – May 14, 2008 3:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Officials from Yemen and the United Nations Development Programme on Monday signed a $10.6 million, three-year agreement to strengthen efforts to fight HIV/AIDS in the country, SABA News reports.
Medical News Today – May 14, 2008 3:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Aid reaching slowly to cyclone victims
YANGON, Myanmar, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. airlift of aid to cyclone victims in isolated Myanmar entered the third day but the United Nations said the ruling junta is limiting access to them.
United Press International – May 14, 2008 10:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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YANGON, Myanmar, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. airlift of aid to cyclone victims in isolated Myanmar entered the third day but the United Nations said the ruling junta is limiting access to them.
United Press International – May 14, 2008 10:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Australia praised for new refugee policy
Australia's new government won praise from the United Nations and human rights groups Wednesday for offering refugees permanent sanctuary rather than temporary visas.
The Seattle Times – May 14, 2008 09:40 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Australia's new government won praise from the United Nations and human rights groups Wednesday for offering refugees permanent sanctuary rather than temporary visas.
The Seattle Times – May 14, 2008 09:40 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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New cyclone forming in Burma area, says UN
The United Nations said today another cyclone was forming near Burma, less than two weeks after it was devastated by a killer storm.
The Independent – May 14, 2008 08:51 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The United Nations said today another cyclone was forming near Burma, less than two weeks after it was devastated by a killer storm.
The Independent – May 14, 2008 08:51 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Second storm threatens cyclone Nargis survivors in Burma
Tropical storm could jeopardise efforts to distribute aid to 1.9 million people left homeless by cyclone Nargis, United Nations says
The Guardian – May 14, 2008 07:51 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Tropical storm could jeopardise efforts to distribute aid to 1.9 million people left homeless by cyclone Nargis, United Nations says
The Guardian – May 14, 2008 07:51 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Myanmar regime accused of hoarding cyclone aid
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- The United Nations said Tuesday that only a tiny portion of international aid needed for Myanmar's cyclone victims is making it into the country, amid reports that the military regime is hoarding good-quality foreign aid for itself and doling out rotten food.
GoErie.com – May 14, 2008 05:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- The United Nations said Tuesday that only a tiny portion of international aid needed for Myanmar's cyclone victims is making it into the country, amid reports that the military regime is hoarding good-quality foreign aid for itself and doling out rotten food.
GoErie.com – May 14, 2008 05:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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UN warns another cyclone forming near Myanmar
The United Nations could not say where the landfall would be or when it would become a full-fledged cyclone.
International Herald Tribune – May 14, 2008 05:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The United Nations could not say where the landfall would be or when it would become a full-fledged cyclone.
International Herald Tribune – May 14, 2008 05:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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UN warns of 'second catastrophe' in MyanmarAFP - The United Nations warned that Myanmar faced a "second catastrophe" after its devastating cyclone, unless the junta immediately allows massive air and sea deliveries of aid.
Yahoo! – May 14, 2008 05:44 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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