The former maternity wing of Ubari hospital in southern Libya was shelled during fighting
UBARI, 27 August 2015 (IRIN) – Civilians in the oasis town of Ubari in southern Libya are trapped in a conflict …
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Down to Just Three Ebola Cases Worldwide
Some excellent news on the ebola front. “There were 3 confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) reported in the week to 23 August, all of which were reported from Guinea. No new confirmed cases …
FACT SHEET: President Obama to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Since taking office, President Obama has made it a key priority to continue and expedite the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
Over the …
News in Brief 06 August 2015 (PM)
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Internally displaced persons find refuge in Baga Sola, Chad, after Boko Haram attacked their village. Photo: OCHA/Mayanne Munan
10,000 people flee terror group in Chad
An estimated 10,000 people have …