Famine
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Ukrainian community in Regina marks Holodomor amid pandemic"We're just happy that we can do this, even in this COVID time."CanadaNov 24, 2020
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4 African countries at risk of famine, widespread food insecurity: United NationsU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Congo, Yemen, northeast Nigeria and South Sudan rank ``among the largest food crises in the world.''WorldSep 5, 2020
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Montreal’s Irish community upset with city’s plan to name REM station after late premierMonday's announcement comes as the city's Irish community has been fighting for months for the light-rail system's Griffintown station to be called Griffintown only, in tribute to the area's historic Irish roots.Jun 22, 2020
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Swarms of hungry locusts bring potential for famine during coronavirusIn just one day, locust swarms can eat the same amount of food as 35,000 people.TrendingMay 21, 2020
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Bones found on beach in Quebec’s Gaspé are from 1847 Irish shipwreck: Parks CanadaThe bones from 21 skeletons discovered belong to victims from the Carricks of Whitehaven, an Irish ship that sank during a storm off the Gaspé coast.CanadaJun 9, 2019
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Manitoba government recognizes 85th anniversary of HolodomorThe Holodomor, a famine and genocide that killed millions in Ukraine between 1932-33, is of special importance to Manitoba due to the province's large Ukrainian population.CanadaNov 22, 2018
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Saudi-led coalition keeps up Hodeidah assault before UN meetingA Saudi-led alliance of Arab states launched the largest assault of Yemen's war on Wednesday with an attack on the country's main port city Hodeidah.WorldJun 14, 2018
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Congolese villagers forced to rely on snails to survive as humanitarian crisis deepensSome villagers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have turned to eating snails as the ongoing violence continues to fuel a growing humanitarian crisis in the country,WorldMar 21, 2018
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Ottawa to match donations to new famine relief fundThe federal government's new famine relief fund will support organizations working to provide assistance in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen and neighbouring regions.CanadaMay 29, 2017
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Lethbridge resident speaks out about crisis in his homeland of South SudanNow living in Lethbridge, John Manyok recognizes his fellow South Sudanese are facing untold suffering at home due to conflict and famine.FeaturesMay 12, 2017
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