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Tens of thousands of Haitians and others face losing their temporary legal status

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 21, 2017
The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Nicaraguans and maybe other groups.
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Aleppo bombings continue, as aid grows scarce

by Kai Ryssdal
Sep 29, 2016
Before the war, Aleppo was Syria's largest city with its commercial center, thus an important and symbolic city.
Aleppo's citadel is seen through destruction in this picture taken on September 28, 2016 in the Farafira district, northwest of the city's historic citadel, after Syria's army took control of the rebel-held district after days of heavy air strikes that have killed dozens and sparked allegations of war crimes.
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As humanitarian crises grow, so does the aid industry

by Noel King
Aug 11, 2014
The industry that cares for vulnerable people expands with the need.
A displaced Iraqi girl from the Yazidi community holds a piece of bread after crossing the Iraqi-Syrian border at the Fishkhabur crossing, in northern Iraq, on August 11, 2014. Most of the Yazidi is out of reach for humanitarian aid workers.
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A new pitch for humanitarian aid to Syria

by Noel King
Dec 16, 2013
The United Nations is launching its largest appeal ever for humanitarian aid to Syrians.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the media at an end-of-year press conference on December 16, 2013 at UN headquarters in New York City. The Secretary-General spoke about global challenges and UN successes of 2013.
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