Oil for Food program leaves Iraqi poor short of aid
Higher oil prices boost Iraq’s earnings under the oil for food program but most money is blocked or diverted. In Mashahda Baghdad, malnourished families gain six high protein biscuits monthly plus staples, yet a mother says relief is insufficient as power cuts, sewage, and poverty persist. Officials cite $7.7 billion diverted to a UN fund and sanctions limits, with funds earmarked for Kurds and limited aid reaching children and pregnant women.
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Firecracker market blast kills 11 in Hebei China
An explosion at a Dacheng County market in Hebei killed 11 and injured 30 as firecracker stalls ignited, with many victims shoppers and pedestrians. The incident follows other Tuesday explosions across China amid dangerous mine and industrial accidents.
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Aid Convoy Reaches Isolated Panjshir Valley After Months
Rome based World Food Program trucks delivered 13 tons of flour to the Panjshir Valley in eastern Afghanistan, ending a months long isolation caused by snow and war. About 50,000 refugees shelter among 145,000 residents under a northern alliance. The valley has faced food shortages since last year as fighting drove people into the hills.
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British foreign secretary begins Russia talks in Moscow
British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook arrives in Moscow for talks on Russian British relations and EU ties. Russian officials say discussions will cover regional conflicts security and stability in Europe and steps to expand cooperation with the European Union. Meetings with parliamentary leaders acting President Putin and Foreign Minister Ivanov are planned as trade between the two nations has fallen by more than a quarter.
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