U.S. Sends Ventilators To Russia In $5.6 Million Coronavirus Aid Package
The U.S. government delivers 50 American-made ventilators on Thursday and will send another 150 next week.
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Widely Respected Japanese Humanitarian Among 6 Killed In Afghanistan Attack
Tetsu Nakamura, a native of Fukuoka, spent years working to improve living conditions in rural areas of Afghanistan. He was gunned down Wednesday along with five associates.
Misery Grows At Syrian Camp Holding ISIS Family Members
In recent visits to the camp, NPR was told of babies dying of malnutrition, and found women collapsed by roadsides. "There's a lack of supplies and the numbers of patients are huge," a doctor says.
Houthi Rebels In Yemen Say They Have Begun Withdrawing From 3 Strategic Ports
The move would be the first step towards implementation of a ceasefire agreed to by the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in December. The ports serve as a lifeline for humanitarian aid.
U.S. Masses Aid Along Venezuelan Border As Some Humanitarian Groups Warn Of Risks
Some aid workers are being denounced as opposition activists and there are fears that all aid could be blocked. The situation could soon resemble a "medieval siege," warns an analyst in Caracas.
How To Help After Indonesia's Earthquake And Tsunami
The disasters crippled communications and damaged roads — problems that are also complicating efforts to bring aid to the city of Palu and other affected areas.
A German Far-Right Group Aids Syrian Refugees — To Stop Them From Reaching Europe
A far-right movement is providing aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon, but not for purely humanitarian reasons. The few refugees who received help didn't know the group aims to keep them out of Germany.
Whatever Happened To ... The Street Kid Whose Life Was Saved By Kindness
Kennedy Odede was a homeless kid in the slum of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. Now he's the founder of a successful nonprofit helping his community. How's he and his group faring?
U.S. Palestinian Aid Cuts Hit Programs Providing Food And Health For Gaza's Poorest
Cuts in U.S. aid to Gaza are being felt in poor communities where people are losing food vouchers and some medical services.
'Unimaginable' Suffering In South Sudan. Is There Any Hope?
That's how the U.N. aid chief characterizes the situation. A cease-fire that could bring improvements was signed last week — and violated within hours.