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Confronting Climate Change in Afghanistan

Ruchi Kumar / Undark Mar 13, 2023 Confronting climate change—and the Taliban—in Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.N.: Thousands Fleeing Syrian Offensive, Kids Dying in the Cold

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2020 "Humanitarian catastrophe” unfolds in Idlib province as Russia-backed effort displaces hundreds of thousands, including 500,000 children. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Humanitarian Relief, or Charade?

Julian Vigo / Truthdig Mar 1, 2018 The recent sexual abuse scandal involving Oxfam throws light on the potential for corruption among charitable organizations. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Egypt’s Leader, Kushner Meet After Cut in American Aid

By Menna Zaki / Associated Press Aug 23, 2017 Prior to the meeting, President Trump cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid and delayed almost $200 million more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oxfam Says Close-Fisted Wealthy Nations Are ‘Failing the People of Syria’

By Nadia Prupis, Common Dreams Feb 1, 2016 While some small European countries are donating more than their fair share to aid Syrians, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia are still far behind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Administration Is Cutting Aid to the Palestinians by $80 million

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Oct 23, 2015 As violence in the region escalates, congressional sources are describing the huge reduction in economic aid for the West Bank and Gaza as a "message" to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Water Is Being Used as a Weapon of War in Syria, Red Cross Says

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2015 Deliberate cuts to water and electricity supplies are causing significant suffering to civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo, according to the aid organization. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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Mike Luckovich / Truthdig May 28, 2015 Dig deeper

IMF Approves $17.5 Billion Loan to Ukraine

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 12, 2015 A week after lawmakers approved a raft of amendments to Ukraine's 2015 budget that the IMF had demanded, the fund signed off on a $17.5 billion loan that will prevent the country from going bankrupt. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Friends of Syria’ Vow to Step Up Aid to Opposition

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2014 Western and Arab nations vowed Thursday to step up assistance for Syria's moderate opposition, while the U.S. said "raw data" suggested chlorine had been used as a chemical weapon in the conflict. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Second U.S. Baby Is HIV-Free After Early Treatment

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2014 A baby treated for HIV within hours of birth is free of the virus nearly a year later, in the second case that has raised hopes about early treatment, doctors said. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kerry Pledges $1 Billion for Ukraine

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2014 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )