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International aid groups grapple with what Israel’s ban will mean for their work in Gaza

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International aid groups grapple with what Israel’s ban will mean for their work in Gaza

TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel’s decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations this week has aid groups grappling with what it means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of struggling Palestinians. The 37 groups represent some of the most prominent of the more … Read more

Sri Lanka declares emergency as cyclone toll hits 132

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Sri Lanka declares emergency as cyclone toll hits 132

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday and appealed for international aid as the death toll from heavy rains and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 132, with another 176 reported missing. The extreme weather system destroyed more than 15,000 homes, and sent 78,000 people to temporary state-run shelters, the Disaster Management … Read more