Humanitarian Relief
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Canada ‘concerned’ by allegations of wrongdoing at UN Palestinian relief agencyManagement at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, meanwhile, has denied the allegations.CanadaJul 31, 2019
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Halifax warship returns from hurricane-scarred Caribbean islandsThe ship's crew helped clear debris, deliver water and repair generators. And its Sea King crews rescued a number of other Canadians and locals stranded in more remote parts of the island.CanadaOct 6, 2017
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Halifax-based HMCS St. John’s coming home from hurricane relief effortsHalifax-based HMCS St. John's is headed back to Canada after helping with relief efforts in the wake of two powerful hurricanes.CanadaOct 2, 2017
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Halifax-based HMCS St. John’s loaded with Irma relief supplies, headed to CaribbeanThe warship is delivering humanitarian relief to the Turks and Caicos island group as part of the Canadian Armed Forces' Operation Renaissance.CanadaSep 15, 2017
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‘In front of our eyes’: Starving teen dies as aid arrives in MadayaThe death of the teenager as international aid workers were inside Madaya reinforced the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe in the town and other besieged areas.WorldJan 15, 2016
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David Bowie leaves behind legacy of performing for good causesThe death of music visionary David Bowie is not just a loss for rock music, but it’s also a blow to the humanitarian causes for which he advocated.EntertainmentJan 11, 2016
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Aid reaches 3 besieged Syrian towns after reports of starvationAid convoys delivered long-awaited food, medicine and other supplies to three besieged communities Monday, part of a U.N.-supported operation to help tens of thousands of civilians cut off for months by the war in Syria.WorldJan 11, 2016
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By the numbers: How bad is the food crisis for Syrians?Starving civilians as an act of warfare violates international law, says the Canadian government. But for months the Syrian regime done just that in the town of Madaya.WorldJan 8, 2016
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Feds extend timeline to match Syria relief donations. Here’s how you can help.The Canadian government has now extended the deadline to match eligible donations from Canadians to the Syria Emergency Relief Fund.CanadaJan 7, 2016
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