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Famine Risk Stalks South Of Sudan's Capital Khartoum: World Food Programme
Areas around the south of the Sudanese capital Khartoum are at high risk of famine, the World Food Programme warned on Tuesday, calling for an immediate international response.
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NDTV Exclusive: How Rs 5 Indian Biscuit Is Being Sold For Rs 2,400 In Gaza
Parle-G biscuits, a staple in Indian households, associated with childhood and low-cost nutrition, were never intended to be a luxury. But in wartorn Gaza, where food scarcity has turned into acute famine, they are being sold at record prices.
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Humanity Is Failing, Situation In Gaza Now Worse Than Hell: Red Cross Chief
Humanity is failing in Gaza, warned Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to whom it is becoming unbearable to watch the suffering of the people unfold daily in the war-torn Palestinian region.
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Father Of Six Killed 'For Piece Of Bread' During Gaza Aid Distribution
Cries of grief echoed across southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital as dozens came to mourn Hossam Wafi, after the father of six was killed while attempting to get supplies to feed his family.
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"Our Children Are Dying Slowly": Father Searching For Food In Starving Gaza
Israel has blocked the entry of medical, food and fuel supplies into Gaza since the start of March, prompting international experts to warn of looming famine in the besieged enclave that is home to 2.3 million Palestinians.
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"They're Killing Poor Kids": Ben & Jerry's Founder Arrested From US Senate
Ben Cohen, cofounder of Ben &Jerry's ice cream and a longtime progressive activist, told AFP he was speaking for millions of Americans outraged by the "slaughter" in Gaza after his removal from a US Senate hearing on Wednesday.
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Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles
Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age ...
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123 Bodies Found in England's Ancient Leicester Cathedral: What You Need to Know
In Leicester, archaeologists uncovered a mass burial pit containing 123 bodies, dating back to the early 12th century. The cause of death remains unclear, though theories point to famine or pestilence. Radiocarbon dating revealed the bodies predated the Black Death, further deepening the mystery. The find offers a glimpse into medieval life and dea...
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Myanmar's War-Torn Rakhine Faces Famine With 2 Million People At Risk, UN Says
Myanmar's war-ravaged Rakhine state could face imminent famine according to a United Nations report, which estimates that more than two million people could be at the risk of starvation.
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UN Report Wars Of Famine, Aggravated By Conflicts And Climate Shocks
Severe food crises threaten people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, where populations face or near famine, says a report by the United Nations' food agencies released on Thursday.
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Stray Dogs Eat Bodies On Gaza Streets As Death Count Mounts To 42,400
Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza after Hamas attacked Israeli towns on October 7 last year, resulting in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians.
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Amid Global Crises, 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Offers Glimmer Of Hope
Next week's Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a glimmer of optimism amid a spiralling Middle East conflict, war in Ukraine, famine in Sudan and a collapsing climate.
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Volcanoes, Famine, Endless Winter: The Year That Nearly Ended Civilisation
The situation worsened by eruptions in the years 540 AD and 547 AD, and it took a long time for the Northern Hemisphere to recover.
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Children Starve As Millions Of Gaza Inhabitants Face Famine Threat
Nearly 166 million people worldwide are estimated to need urgent action against hunger, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global partnership which measures food insecurity.
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Israel Announces "Tactical Pause" In South Gaza To Allow Aid Deliveries
Israel's military said Sunday it would "pause" fighting around a south Gaza route daily to facilitate aid deliveries, following months of warnings of famine in the besieged Palestinian territory.
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Famine Risk Stalks South Of Sudan's Capital Khartoum: World Food Programme
Areas around the south of the Sudanese capital Khartoum are at high risk of famine, the World Food Programme warned on Tuesday, calling for an immediate international response.
-
NDTV Exclusive: How Rs 5 Indian Biscuit Is Being Sold For Rs 2,400 In Gaza
Parle-G biscuits, a staple in Indian households, associated with childhood and low-cost nutrition, were never intended to be a luxury. But in wartorn Gaza, where food scarcity has turned into acute famine, they are being sold at record prices.
-
Humanity Is Failing, Situation In Gaza Now Worse Than Hell: Red Cross Chief
Humanity is failing in Gaza, warned Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to whom it is becoming unbearable to watch the suffering of the people unfold daily in the war-torn Palestinian region.
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Father Of Six Killed 'For Piece Of Bread' During Gaza Aid Distribution
Cries of grief echoed across southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital as dozens came to mourn Hossam Wafi, after the father of six was killed while attempting to get supplies to feed his family.
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"Our Children Are Dying Slowly": Father Searching For Food In Starving Gaza
Israel has blocked the entry of medical, food and fuel supplies into Gaza since the start of March, prompting international experts to warn of looming famine in the besieged enclave that is home to 2.3 million Palestinians.
-
"They're Killing Poor Kids": Ben & Jerry's Founder Arrested From US Senate
Ben Cohen, cofounder of Ben &Jerry's ice cream and a longtime progressive activist, told AFP he was speaking for millions of Americans outraged by the "slaughter" in Gaza after his removal from a US Senate hearing on Wednesday.
-
Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles
Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age ...
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123 Bodies Found in England's Ancient Leicester Cathedral: What You Need to Know
In Leicester, archaeologists uncovered a mass burial pit containing 123 bodies, dating back to the early 12th century. The cause of death remains unclear, though theories point to famine or pestilence. Radiocarbon dating revealed the bodies predated the Black Death, further deepening the mystery. The find offers a glimpse into medieval life and dea...
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Myanmar's War-Torn Rakhine Faces Famine With 2 Million People At Risk, UN Says
Myanmar's war-ravaged Rakhine state could face imminent famine according to a United Nations report, which estimates that more than two million people could be at the risk of starvation.
-
UN Report Wars Of Famine, Aggravated By Conflicts And Climate Shocks
Severe food crises threaten people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, where populations face or near famine, says a report by the United Nations' food agencies released on Thursday.
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Stray Dogs Eat Bodies On Gaza Streets As Death Count Mounts To 42,400
Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza after Hamas attacked Israeli towns on October 7 last year, resulting in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians.
-
Amid Global Crises, 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Offers Glimmer Of Hope
Next week's Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a glimmer of optimism amid a spiralling Middle East conflict, war in Ukraine, famine in Sudan and a collapsing climate.
-
Volcanoes, Famine, Endless Winter: The Year That Nearly Ended Civilisation
The situation worsened by eruptions in the years 540 AD and 547 AD, and it took a long time for the Northern Hemisphere to recover.
-
Children Starve As Millions Of Gaza Inhabitants Face Famine Threat
Nearly 166 million people worldwide are estimated to need urgent action against hunger, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global partnership which measures food insecurity.
-
Israel Announces "Tactical Pause" In South Gaza To Allow Aid Deliveries
Israel's military said Sunday it would "pause" fighting around a south Gaza route daily to facilitate aid deliveries, following months of warnings of famine in the besieged Palestinian territory.
