World & Nation
The World Food Program needs Syrian government permission to cross into rebel territory. Safety is also a major concern.
April 22, 2014
In Syria, U.N. agency distributes most food in government-held areas
La Plaza
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Aug. 30, 2007
Politics
The Democratic-led House passed the spending bill Friday to finance the government into mid-December and give Ukraine more military and economic aid.
Sept. 30, 2022
Movies
The documentary “Ximei” follows a Chinese woman’s crusade for justice for poor villagers who contracted AIDS as part of a government-sponsored blood drive.
Oct. 25, 2019
The Office of Personnel Management will announce the first government-wide AIDS policy this week, prohibiting discrimination against employees with AIDS and allowing managers to take disciplinary action against individuals who refuse to work with a colleague carrying AIDS, according to federal documents.
March 22, 1988
Money & Company
Feb. 10, 2010
The idea of a Marshall Plan for the Soviet Union, involving large-scale aid not linked to market forces and extended over several years--is fundamentally flawed.
Sept. 12, 1991
Health: Plan for $86 million in funds is hailed as recognition of new, aggressive drug approach.
Jan. 5, 1997
As Britain’s Cabinet minister in charge of overseas development, Baroness Chalker has traveled to Somalia, Bosnia, West Africa, Nepal and southern Africa since the first of the year viewing firsthand the needs of developing nations.
April 20, 1993