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4 ways to prevent natural disasters from becoming human tragedies
The catastrophic impact of climate change – especially on the developing world – is not inevitable. Here are four cutting-edge tools to anticipate and minimize the damage from natural disasters.
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US aid in Pakistan: Where's the money going?
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In Pictures: Obama in Latin America
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Japan earthquake: 5 ways the international community is helping
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/03
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Follow the money: Should the US cut aid to Pakistan?
Secretary of State Clinton said today that the US wants 'long-term' security ties with Pakistan. But in the wake of the bin Laden raid, some Americans and Pakistanis alike want to downgrade ties – and aid.
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Obama's Middle East speech: Good but irrelevant
President Obama’s Middle East speech at the State Department today is likely to be positively received in Washington. Middle Easterners, however, will probably find it disappointing, or worse, irrelevant.
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US aid in Pakistan: Where's the money going?
The discovery of Osama bin Laden hiding in a Pakistani military town has Congress threatening cuts to US aid, and populists in Pakistan saying good riddance. But beyond the angry rhetoric, experts see a mismatch between US hopes and where the dollars have gone.
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Will Congo's troubling rape statistics compel any change?
Although it is helpful to have reliable numbers on rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo, that doesn't change the fact that so far there's no answer on how to bring those numbers down.
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Mother's Day: What are the best and worst countries for mothers?
Mother's Day provides an opportunity to look at the quality of life for mothers around the world. A recent study from Save the Children looks at data ranging from maternal mortality to education.
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Libya's sharp lesson for America's foreign priorities
A regional youth spike means more trouble, unless we change the game.
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Terry Jones: How free speech and Quran burning can lead to violence
The violent reaction to Terry Jones burning the Quran at his tiny Florida church continued to spread Saturday, and with it questions about freedom of expression with murderous results.
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Jimmy Carter visits Cuba while US contractor is jailed there
Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba on Monday for a three-day visit. The case of Maryland-based contractor Alan Gross is expected to be a topic of discussion between Cuban officials and former President Jimmy Carter.
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In Pictures: Obama in Latin America
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Japan earthquake: 5 ways the international community is helping
Japan has received offers of assistance from 14 international organizations and 102 countries (including a number of unexpected aid donors such as embattled Afghanistan and poverty-stricken Cambodia), according to the latest report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Japan has accepted help, mostly in the form of search and rescue teams, from 15 countries. Here is an overview of some of the help pouring into Japan as it struggles to dig out from Friday’s 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami.
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Japan tsunami: Here's how you can help
Nations are responding to the devastation in Japan, sending aid workers, rescue equipment, and humanitarian supplies. Individuals can help too by donating to legitimate charities.
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Congo needs a US envoy, Ben Affleck tells Congress
At a House subcommittee hearing, Ben Affleck and Enough Project founder John Prendergast said the US needs to make a stronger commitment to ending the conflict in Congo by appointing a special envoy.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/03
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Libya uprising: 5 steps the world is taking
The international community is struggling to respond to the escalating Libya conflict. Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi has warned of “bloodshed” if other countries intervene, and the opposition rebels have yet to formally request military assistance. Here's what's been done so far.
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Rebukes to Libya mount as UN kicks it off Human Rights Council
UN General Assembly rarely castigates one of its own, even in the face of egregious acts. Ousting Libya from the Human Rights Council follows other UN actions to respond to the crisis.
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On South Sudan's nation-building list: Curb horrendous maternal mortality rates
The United Nations humanitarian office in South Sudan's capital, Juba, says that 1 in 7 women who become pregnant 'will probably die from pregnancy-related causes.'
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New jam in US, Pakistan relations: American accused of double murder
The US insists the American enjoys diplomatic immunity, but Pakistan won't release him. Hanging in the balance is a summit later this month with leaders from the US, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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He's raising hope in southern Sudan by boosting crop yields – and women's rights
As southern Sudan heads toward independence, Driuni Jakani works to promote peace, small farming, and the rights of women.
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Four hot-button issues Republicans will target next
After fulfilling a campaign pledge to vote to repeal last year's health-care reform law, House Republicans are setting a blistering pace to move new legislation to cut the size and scope of government, including bills that have stoked partisan fires in the past. Here are four key measures to watch.
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Rush for results in Afghanistan may undermine aid goals
Concern is increasing among the international development specialists that the rush for results in Afghanistan actually encourages cumbersome rules that take a long time to implement.
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Congress brings down top auditor of Afghan corruption. Wrong target?
Congress targeted the man responsible for protecting US taxpayer dollars from Afghan corruption, but aid workers say the bigger problem is that the US is sending too much money.
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A Rope and a Prayer: A Kidnapping From Two Sides
How journalist David Rohde and his wife coped when he was taken captive in Afghanistan
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Why millions in US aid may help few Iraqi refugees in the end
New Jordanian schools, built in part with US aid for Iraqi refugees, may end up serving few Iraqis. But some say that's OK – Jordanians often needed more help.
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Hillary Clinton's vision for foreign policy on a tight budget
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday unveiled a 150-page QDDR, or Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review. The goal, she said, is to 'lead through civilian power.'
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Need a sales campaign? Look no further than Bono – and Africa
Bono, the activist Irish rock star, is the figurehead of a new Louis Vuitton advertising campaign that features Africa without the Africans – a common sales tactic.
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