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Scenes of horror as Syria's Homs bleeds from siege

Scenes of horror as Syria's Homs bleeds from siege

Medical supplies are running out in Homs and people are bleeding to death in the streets as it is too dangerous for rescuers to bring them to safety more

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Afghanistan says children killed in NATO airstrike

The NATO-led coalition did not immediately confirm the deaths, but said it was investigating the incident
Exiled student leaders return to Myanmar

AlertNet speaks to former militants who now hope to support peaceful development
Somali group joins Qaeda,aim to revive anti-West threat

The ties between al Qaeda and al Shabaab have in the past been mainly ideological

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Green development is a slippery fish

09 February 2012 11:47 GMT | Comments ( 0 )
Quamrul Chowdhury | Climate Conversations
The draft outcome document for Rio+20 promotes the ‘green economy’ but what does that mean in practice?
How to design a REDD+ project

08 February 2012 13:57 GMT | Comments ( 0 )
Essam Mohammed | Climate Conversations
10 points to consider so the poor don’t lose out
Mali's footballers hope Africa Cup win could bring peace

08 February 2012 13:44 GMT | Comments ( 0 )
George Fominyen | Africa Views
Tuareg rebels have been fighting Mali's army in the north, uprooting thousands
Crises in a new world order: Oxfam op-ed

07 February 2012 15:06 GMT | Comments ( 2 )
Blog from Oxfam | AlertNet News Blog
Op-ed from Oxfam's humanitarian director, Jane Cocking
Development in Arab world masks high food insecurity

07 February 2012 13:04 GMT | Comments ( 1 )
Katie Nguyen | AlertNet News Blog
The Arab world's dependency on food imports, high population growth and lack of water make it particularly vulnerable

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Africa

Somaliland clashes with secessionists

Americas

More evidence big football players face heart risks

Asia and Pacific

PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Feb 10

Europe

IMF must help avoid Greek 'explosion'-Italy's Monti

Middle East

Bahrain must do more to heal rifts after unrest: US

Sudan and South Sudan

Russian, Chinese arms used in Darfur abuse -Amnesty
Amnesty says Russia and China are supplying weapons to Sudan's government despite evidence they are being used against civilians in Darfur
News: INSIGHT-In Sudan, glimpses of an Arab spring
Hard times and growing frustration are fuelling still tiny but ever more frequent protests in the Arab-African state
News: Time 'running out' to tackle S.Sudan hunger - UN
The number of South Sudanese in need of food aid could jump to 3.3 million this year, agencies warn
Crisis Profile: Sudan conflicts
Brutal wars in Africa's biggest country

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The Week in Pictures, February 2 - 8, 2012

The Week in Pictures, February 2 - 8, 2012

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Climate change news

Traditional weather prediction incorporated into Kenyan forecasts
The Met office works with western Kenya’s rainmakers to produce more accurate, locally acceptable predictions in the face of climate change
News: Village management turns around Nepal's forests
Local control has improved woodlands, cut carbon emissions and created economic benefits
Blog: How to design a REDD+ project
10 points to consider so the poor don’t lose out
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Social Responsibility and a New World Order - CHF International

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CHRISTIAN AID DEFENDS UK AID TO INDIA - Christian Aid - UK

Medicine used as a weapon of persecution in Syria -MSF - Medecins Sans Frontieres - UK

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): urgent response to forced displacement - Jesuit Refugee Service International

Ockenden International announces major prize for work with displaced people - Ockenden International - UK

Cyclone floods hit Malawi - Plan UK

ACT Alliance Appeal: Return and Integration of Displaced People and Assistance to Host Communities in Chad - ACT Alliance - Switzerland

ACT Alliance Appeal: Drought Response in Northern Tanzania, REVISION 1 - ACT Alliance - Switzerland

Mali: thousands affected by fighting in the north - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Switzerland

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