Red Cross: Spread of H1N1 must be curbed.

Putu Karya 4 months ago Region: Indonesia

The spread of the H1N1 flu virus in the country should be prevented as early as possible so that it will not cause an unexpected number of people be infected, a Red Cross official said. Head of Indonesian Red Cross (PMI... more

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J&K CM asks people to contribute to noble causes,Donates Rs. one lakh to Red Cross

Vijay Kumar 9 months ago Region: India

  Jammu, February 7 (– Complementing Indian Red Cross Society for its valuable service to the needy, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah announced a donation of Rs. one lakh to the Society and... more

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Ashoka : The Convert and the Missionary

Shantanud a year ago Region: India

While researching the Ashoka Foundation and to answer my question- namely why did an American, Bill Drayton name his foundation identifying and promoting social entrepreneurship after the great Mauryan emperor, I came acro... more

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Red Cross Funds Due to Katrina Survivors Withheld in "Insulting" Process

Matt Olson 2 years ago Region: Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, August 20--In front of Red Cross offices in both Houston and New Orleans, picket lines were formed by survivors of the federal flood during Hurricane Katrina. They demonstrated to emphasize the necessity and s... more

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Filipino Red Cross worker who has been abducted is asking for help

Gracie G 8 months ago Region: Philippines

The Filipino worker, Lacaba, of ICRC(International Committee of the Red Cross), adbucted with two other foreign co-workers, Notter- a Swiss national and Vagni, Italian shed tears for aid because situations are growing... more

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Bodies Of Those Killed By Cyclone Nargis Are Virtually Unidentifiable, Says Red Cross

Can Tran a year ago Region: Myanmar

The people of Burma have been forsaken since the country has been struck by Cyclone Nargis. It is believed that between 75,000 and 100,000 have been killed in the devastation by the cyclone. But, millions more are at risk ... more

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Red Cross Opens Emergency Center in Iceland

Stefan Kristinsson 9 months ago Region: Iceland

The Red Cross in Iceland has opened a emergency center because of the economy crisis in Iceland. There will be offered physiology support, counseling and education to assist people to cope with the changed economy situatio... more

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Amnesty International & Red Cross Both Call Iraq A Grave Humanitarian Disaster

Can Tran a year ago Region: Iraq

This week, it will be the fifth year anniversary of the war in Iraq that started ever since the 2003 invasion of the country that had been led by United States forces. The report by Amnesty International is called “C... more

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After 5 Years, Many Iraqis Still Lack Access To Clean Water and Healthcare

Can Tran a year ago Region: Iraq

After 5 years since the United States-led invasion of Iraq with overthrew the regime of then-dictator Saddam Hussein back in 2003, it is still up for debate on what progress has been made in regards to Iraq’s reconst... more

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