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"Full-Blown Famine" In North Gaza, Says UN Food Program Chief
The chief of the United Nations' food program has warned of a "full-blown famine" in northern Gaza and reiterated calls for a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas.
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UN To Cut Food Aid For Rohingya Refugees For Lack Of Funds
The United Nations plans to slash food aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, blaming a funding shortfall for cuts that agencies warned on Friday would deepen food insecurity and
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Fate Of World's Biggest Free Food Program Rests In PM Modi's Hands
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon decide whether to extend a food dole out that has cost India $44 billion since the Covid pandemic, or ease the strain on government finances and food supply.
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Afghan People Starving, Forced To Sell Children, Body Part: UN Food Head
The UN Head of World Food Program (WFP) has again expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and added that the Afghan people have resorted to selling their children and parts of their bodies to survive.
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Donors Back $280 Million Transfer For Afghanistan
Donors agreed on Friday to transfer $280 million from a frozen, trust fund to World Food Program (WFP) and UNICEF to support nutrition and health in Afghanistan, the World Bank said as it seeks to help a country facing famine and economic freefall.
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5 Free Food Deals Across The World For The COVID-19 Vaccinated
COVID-19 Vaccination: The vaccinated people across the globe are being incentivised with free food, deals and offers.
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Indian Cooking Tips: This Quick And Easy Eggless Omelette Can Be A Perfect Breakfast For The Vegetarians
Whichever diet program you follow, a sumptuous breakfast promotes body's metabolism rate, which accelerates weight loss.
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American Airlines Kept Children Overnight Without Food, Say Parents
The 8-year-old, who lives in Beaverton, Oregon, flew east in early August for the camp's week-long summer program outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, specifically for children with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue.
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How To Use Instant Pot: All You Need To Know About The Versatile Multi-Cooker
In today's fast-paced world, instant pot (or instant pressure) cooker has become quite a hit, all thanks to the concept of pressure cooking. An instant pot is easy-to-use and also does the job of a slow cooker. If you have also thought of bringing one home, here's a complete guide on how to use instant pot.
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Anthony Bourdain, Celebrity Chef And Roguish Culinary Adventurer, Dies At 61
Anthony Bourdain, the American-born celebrity chef and roguish culinary adventurer, was found dead Friday in a hotel in France at age 61. He was in Strasbourg filming a segment for the globetrotting CNN food and cultural-exploration program "Parts Unknown," and the network said it was an apparent suicide.
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G7, Gulf States Pledge $1.8 Billion for United Nations Refugee Aid
The G7 group of leading economies and Gulf states pledged $1.8 billion in funding Tuesday for UN aid agencies helping Syrian refugees.
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Germany Pledges 100 Million Euros For Refugees
Germany on Tuesday committed an additional 100 million euros ($113 million) to UN agencies to improve assistance for refugees in their home regions.
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US Top Court Rejects Iraq Bid to Revive 'Oil-For-Food' Lawsuit
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an effort by Iraq to revive a lawsuit against dozens of companies for allegedly conspiring with former leader Saddam Hussein's government to subvert the UN oil-for-food program and deprive Iraqi citizens of humanitarian aid.
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UN Asks People to Give $1 Each for Syrian Refugees
The World Food Program launched an unusual campaign on Wednesday to raise $1 contributions from 64 million people around the world so it can restore food vouchers to Syrian refugees who won't be getting any UN help in December.
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India Pledges Over $9 Million for UN Development Activities
Although India says it "has its own plate full of developmental challenges", it pledged contributions of over $9.2 million for UN development activities in 2015.
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"Full-Blown Famine" In North Gaza, Says UN Food Program Chief
The chief of the United Nations' food program has warned of a "full-blown famine" in northern Gaza and reiterated calls for a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas.
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UN To Cut Food Aid For Rohingya Refugees For Lack Of Funds
The United Nations plans to slash food aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, blaming a funding shortfall for cuts that agencies warned on Friday would deepen food insecurity and
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Fate Of World's Biggest Free Food Program Rests In PM Modi's Hands
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon decide whether to extend a food dole out that has cost India $44 billion since the Covid pandemic, or ease the strain on government finances and food supply.
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Afghan People Starving, Forced To Sell Children, Body Part: UN Food Head
The UN Head of World Food Program (WFP) has again expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and added that the Afghan people have resorted to selling their children and parts of their bodies to survive.
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Donors Back $280 Million Transfer For Afghanistan
Donors agreed on Friday to transfer $280 million from a frozen, trust fund to World Food Program (WFP) and UNICEF to support nutrition and health in Afghanistan, the World Bank said as it seeks to help a country facing famine and economic freefall.
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5 Free Food Deals Across The World For The COVID-19 Vaccinated
COVID-19 Vaccination: The vaccinated people across the globe are being incentivised with free food, deals and offers.
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Indian Cooking Tips: This Quick And Easy Eggless Omelette Can Be A Perfect Breakfast For The Vegetarians
Whichever diet program you follow, a sumptuous breakfast promotes body's metabolism rate, which accelerates weight loss.
-
American Airlines Kept Children Overnight Without Food, Say Parents
The 8-year-old, who lives in Beaverton, Oregon, flew east in early August for the camp's week-long summer program outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, specifically for children with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue.
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How To Use Instant Pot: All You Need To Know About The Versatile Multi-Cooker
In today's fast-paced world, instant pot (or instant pressure) cooker has become quite a hit, all thanks to the concept of pressure cooking. An instant pot is easy-to-use and also does the job of a slow cooker. If you have also thought of bringing one home, here's a complete guide on how to use instant pot.
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Anthony Bourdain, Celebrity Chef And Roguish Culinary Adventurer, Dies At 61
Anthony Bourdain, the American-born celebrity chef and roguish culinary adventurer, was found dead Friday in a hotel in France at age 61. He was in Strasbourg filming a segment for the globetrotting CNN food and cultural-exploration program "Parts Unknown," and the network said it was an apparent suicide.
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G7, Gulf States Pledge $1.8 Billion for United Nations Refugee Aid
The G7 group of leading economies and Gulf states pledged $1.8 billion in funding Tuesday for UN aid agencies helping Syrian refugees.
-
Germany Pledges 100 Million Euros For Refugees
Germany on Tuesday committed an additional 100 million euros ($113 million) to UN agencies to improve assistance for refugees in their home regions.
-
US Top Court Rejects Iraq Bid to Revive 'Oil-For-Food' Lawsuit
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an effort by Iraq to revive a lawsuit against dozens of companies for allegedly conspiring with former leader Saddam Hussein's government to subvert the UN oil-for-food program and deprive Iraqi citizens of humanitarian aid.
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UN Asks People to Give $1 Each for Syrian Refugees
The World Food Program launched an unusual campaign on Wednesday to raise $1 contributions from 64 million people around the world so it can restore food vouchers to Syrian refugees who won't be getting any UN help in December.
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India Pledges Over $9 Million for UN Development Activities
Although India says it "has its own plate full of developmental challenges", it pledged contributions of over $9.2 million for UN development activities in 2015.
