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Pakistan floods: Why aid is so slow compared to Haiti earthquake
Pakistan floods have displaced 4 million people, but aid to the country has been at a trickle compared to other catastrophes, such as the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake.
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Will slow response to Pakistan flood threaten democracy?
The absence of politicians from the scene of the Pakistan flood -- the country's worst in 80 years -- is raising concerns about the future of democracy in Pakistan.
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Pakistan floods strand the poor while rich go to higher ground
In the town of Muzaffargarh, those with their own transportation began leaving at the start of the Pakistan floods. But some 100,000 residents remain homeless and stranded.
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Blame game intensifies over Philippines typhoon response
The Philippines were hit hard by two recent storms. Critics say politicians have ignored repeated warnings of the capital's vulnerability.
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Yemen's strikes against Shiite rebels leave 30,000 refugees
UN official John Holmes visits Yemen Thursday to highlight thehumanitarian crisis as concerns grow about a potential haven for AlQaeda.
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Sri Lankan doctors recant reports of civilian deaths
Speaking at a defense ministry facility, they said they were coerced by the rebel Tamil Tigers to exaggerate the impact of Sri Lanka’s final offensive. Are they telling the truth now?
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Sri Lanka: War-zone access becomes flash point
Despite the government's declaration of victory, the area remains off limits, raising concerns about human rights violations and getting aid to civilians.
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Sri Lanka rejects growing calls for cease-fire
French and British envoys Wednesday urged a halt to fighting as concerns deepen about 50,000 trapped civilians.
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Sri Lanka's Army, rebels resume battle near no-fire zone
A two-day cease-fire aimed at letting civilians flee ended with little success
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Millions of Darfuris at greater risk with aid groups' removal
But the expulsion of 13 aid groups from Sudan is more than a humanitarian crisis. It may reignite regional conflicts in the country – and beyond, say analysts.
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Sri Lanka closes in on last rebel stronghold
The Tamil Tigers seem to be cornered, despite an air attack Friday. But many predict a drawn-out fight to the end.
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Brutal retreat of LRA rebels in Congo
The joint mission to finish off the notorious Lord's Resistance Army has led to more than 900 deaths and displaced more than 1,330 civilians since it began nearly two months ago.
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Terrorism & Security
UN official: Botched attacks on LRA rebels in Congo 'catastrophic' for civilians
The US helped plan the operation, which subsequently killed up to 900 people.
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Newest Gaza fight: Who controls reconstruction aid?
Israel and the US don't want rebuilding homes to become rebuilding Hamas.
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Terrorism & Security
Hamas calls for 'day of wrath' after senior official killed by Israel
The group says suicide attacks may begin again in response to Thursday's Israeli airstrike on the home of Hamas leader Nizar Rayan.
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International aid for Burma (Myanmar) faces funding crunch
About $1 billion is needed over three years, according to a new assessment. But the junta's lack of reform is raising doubts about long-term assistance.
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Europe tries threats to open Burma (Myanmar) to aid
Leaders hope their charges of a crime against humanity will push the junta to expand relief efforts.
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How hard will neighbors push Burma (Myanmar)?
Burma said Monday it would allow in some Southeast Asian aid workers.
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Angry opposition youths oppose Kenya compromise
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Kenya Monday to press for a power-sharing agreement.
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