Human-induced climate change worsened Horn of Africa drought
Low rainfall and high evaporation rates 'would not have led to drought at all in a 1.2° C. cooler world,' scientists concluded.
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Aid flows constrict and civilians in danger as Sudan descends into chaos
Sudan's unraveling forced humanitarian aid organizations, including those with staff killed by fighting, to suspend operations, despite millions of civilians in great need.
UNICEF raises alert over lagging confidence in childhood vaccines
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News consortium reveals trove of data on Russian cyber strategies
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U.N. reauthorizes Turkish aid route into Syria's rebel-held northwest
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WHO presses Chinese health officials for data on COVID-19 spike
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U.S. backs WTO deadline extension on patent waivers for COVID-19
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