Famine pushes Ethiopians to sell heirlooms for survival
In Addis Ababa the starving sell treasured heirlooms, silver crosses, amber jewelry, cowhide paintings, and other artifacts to traders for meals. UNESCO and UNICEF describe the tragedy as up to 8 million people facing starvation while relief efforts seek food and medical aid amid a famine blamed on drought and war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Solomeun
Sheba
International Red Cross
Tibet
United Nations Children Fund
Marc Ayoub
California
United Nations
Robite
Ayoub
Africa
White House eases route for transplant aid quietly
The Interagency Liaison Office at the White House helps about 500 potential transplant patients access government and private funding, and guides them through red tape. Staff insist no direct money, but they explain available facilities and arrange referrals, with examples like a Houston hospital council program using private jets for emergency transport and letters from the president to donor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Interagency Liaison Office
Michael Batten
Dave Tiffany
Sue Mathis
Anson Franklin
Franklin
Ite House
Mathis
Greater Houston Hospital Council
Interagency
Reagan
Tigers terrorize Sumatra farmers
The Indonesian Observer reported wild tigers in Aceh Province northern Sumatra have attacked crops and humans, devouring two people and many cattle. Farmers group together for safety as attempts to drive the cats away fail. ANTARA noted tigers favor areas near settlements. Two farmers were previously killed by stampeding elephants in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakarta
Indonesia
UPI
Sumatra
Aceh
Sad
Pmgie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Menelik II
Maureen Santat
Antara
Camillus Mall
Fayetteville Mall
Hess
Panasonic
Doylestown
AMC
Zenith Quartz
Hess's
Fisher
Pecsferraes
Fieldcrest
Pfaltzgraft
BELL
Bulova
Westclox
RCA TV
Fisher Audio
General Electric
Hoover
Eureka
Topha
Doylesta
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!