Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive
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Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026
Trump's team says 'no children' died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
Emails detail confusion in State Department over Trump plan to destroy contraceptives
In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola
A study investigates: Did the abrupt end of USAID have an impact on violence?
"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister
China and the US alter foreign aid strategies
As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to limit risks, reap gains
Emails detail confusion in State Department over Trump plan to destroy contraceptives
In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola
A study investigates: Did the abrupt end of USAID have an impact on violence?
"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister
China and the US alter foreign aid strategies
As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to limit risks, reap gains
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Balancing the risks of catching Ebola while covering the outbreak
Inside the gold-mining town where the Ebola outbreak likely started
Analysis-'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response
Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts
Ebola cases rise in Congo, as government revives travel restrictions
How Ebola kills — and what it takes to stop it
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries
US temporarily bans green-card holders from entering country from African nations
3 Red Cross volunteers die of Ebola as number of cases rises in Uganda
Congo's Ebola outbreak is spiraling, with health workers struggling to contain the virus
Ebola Spreads Across Congo as Flights Halted, Supplies Run Low
Congo protesters set fire to Ebola treatment tents in dispute over victim's body
Former CDC director on Ebola outbreak: ‘I suspect this is going to become a very significant pandemic’
Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says
Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says
WHO revises risk assessment, say Ebola outbreak is 'spreading rapidly'
WHO chief says Ebola is spreading rapidly in Congo, upgrades risk assessment
U.S. aid cuts may have delayed detecting this Ebola outbreak
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
A rare Ebola strain is spreading with no vaccine. Here's what you need to know
WHO says risk of global spread of Ebola outbreak is low, but high at national, regional levels
This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began — and the U.S. response
Ebola strain at center of outbreak 'not very contagious,' doctor says
What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency
'We’re working on it': Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Ebola, hantavirus response
Why this Ebola outbreak will be so difficult to contain
World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
Ebola outbreak declared health emergency ‘of international concern’ as new strain spreads
At least 80 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak, now considered global emergency
Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
At least 65 dead after Ebola outbreak confirmed in Democratic Republic of the Congo
6 Americans reportedly exposed to Ebola. What to know about the latest outbreak.
At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
Balancing the risks of catching Ebola while covering the outbreak
Inside the gold-mining town where the Ebola outbreak likely started
Analysis-'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response
Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts
Ebola cases rise in Congo, as government revives travel restrictions
How Ebola kills — and what it takes to stop it
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries
US temporarily bans green-card holders from entering country from African nations
3 Red Cross volunteers die of Ebola as number of cases rises in Uganda
Congo's Ebola outbreak is spiraling, with health workers struggling to contain the virus
Ebola Spreads Across Congo as Flights Halted, Supplies Run Low
Congo protesters set fire to Ebola treatment tents in dispute over victim's body
Former CDC director on Ebola outbreak: ‘I suspect this is going to become a very significant pandemic’
Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says
Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says
WHO revises risk assessment, say Ebola outbreak is 'spreading rapidly'
WHO chief says Ebola is spreading rapidly in Congo, upgrades risk assessment
U.S. aid cuts may have delayed detecting this Ebola outbreak
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
A rare Ebola strain is spreading with no vaccine. Here's what you need to know
WHO says risk of global spread of Ebola outbreak is low, but high at national, regional levels
This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began — and the U.S. response
Ebola strain at center of outbreak 'not very contagious,' doctor says
What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency
'We’re working on it': Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Ebola, hantavirus response
Why this Ebola outbreak will be so difficult to contain
World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
Ebola outbreak declared health emergency ‘of international concern’ as new strain spreads
At least 80 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak, now considered global emergency
Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
At least 65 dead after Ebola outbreak confirmed in Democratic Republic of the Congo
6 Americans reportedly exposed to Ebola. What to know about the latest outbreak.
At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
Monday, December 22, 2025
Friday, October 31, 2025
Caribbean islands reel from Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact as storm heads north
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa latest: Storm leaves dozens dead across Caribbean as it heads toward Bermuda
Photos: Hurricane Melissa blasts through Jamaica
How will the dismantling of USAID affect U.S. relief efforts in Jamaica?
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica wakes to 'significant' damage as Category 2 storm brings flooding, storm surge and landslides to Cuba
'Hurricane Hunters' who flew into eye of Melissa had to turn back due to turbulence
In Photos: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica as strongest ever to hit island, with 185 mph winds
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for Category 5 storm to make landfall with 'catastrophic and life-threatening' winds and flooding
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa latest: Storm leaves dozens dead across Caribbean as it heads toward Bermuda
Photos: Hurricane Melissa blasts through Jamaica
How will the dismantling of USAID affect U.S. relief efforts in Jamaica?
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica wakes to 'significant' damage as Category 2 storm brings flooding, storm surge and landslides to Cuba
'Hurricane Hunters' who flew into eye of Melissa had to turn back due to turbulence
In Photos: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica as strongest ever to hit island, with 185 mph winds
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for Category 5 storm to make landfall with 'catastrophic and life-threatening' winds and flooding
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
What's in — and what's missing — in the new U.S. strategy for global health
Aid cuts hit Uganda hard. With worry and grit, it's finding new ways to save lives
Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK'd, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years ago
Inside the USAID Fire Sale
President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules
What will rescission do to foreign aid? Details are murky. Here's what we found out
Farewell to USAID: Reflections on the agency that President Trump dismantled
Why the company that makes Plumpy'Nut is 'just over the moon!'
Aid cuts hit Uganda hard. With worry and grit, it's finding new ways to save lives
Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK'd, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years ago
Inside the USAID Fire Sale
President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules
What will rescission do to foreign aid? Details are murky. Here's what we found out
Farewell to USAID: Reflections on the agency that President Trump dismantled
Why the company that makes Plumpy'Nut is 'just over the moon!'
Monday, August 11, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Marco Rubio said no one has died due to U.S. aid cuts. This mom disagrees
No hospitals: How war collapsed one city's health care system
Port Sudan was safe during the war. Now it's been attacked by a group linked to UAE
Photos: Two years of war in Sudan
Sudan's war is 2 years in and shows no signs of slowing, as talks take place
In Sudan, hundreds killed in attacks on famine-hit displacement camps
In 'free' Khartoum, the ruined streets smell of perfume and music plays
Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum
The U.S. says Sudan's rebel forces have committed genocide
They were going to be doctors. Instead, they had to dodge bombs and flee war
No hospitals: How war collapsed one city's health care system
Port Sudan was safe during the war. Now it's been attacked by a group linked to UAE
Photos: Two years of war in Sudan
Sudan's war is 2 years in and shows no signs of slowing, as talks take place
In Sudan, hundreds killed in attacks on famine-hit displacement camps
In 'free' Khartoum, the ruined streets smell of perfume and music plays
Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum
The U.S. says Sudan's rebel forces have committed genocide
They were going to be doctors. Instead, they had to dodge bombs and flee war
Friday, May 23, 2025
Friday, May 09, 2025
Measles math: What to know about 1,001 measles cases across the country
An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child
The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs
Trump administration revokes state and local health funding
Kansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the state
Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
The Global Measles Laboratory is 'under severe threat of collapse' as U.S. pulls funding
Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK Jr. is sending the wrong message
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child
The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs
Trump administration revokes state and local health funding
Kansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the state
Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
The Global Measles Laboratory is 'under severe threat of collapse' as U.S. pulls funding
Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK Jr. is sending the wrong message
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
Friday, April 25, 2025
Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts
‘In Three Months, Half of Them Will Be Dead’
Could polio be poised for a comeback?
How Trump's cuts to U.S. foreign aid are imperiling Syria's war crimes investigations
Haunted by hopelessness: 12 Zambians share their stories as HIV drugs run out
Dozens of USAID contracts were canceled last weekend. Here's what happened
‘In Three Months, Half of Them Will Be Dead’
Could polio be poised for a comeback?
How Trump's cuts to U.S. foreign aid are imperiling Syria's war crimes investigations
Haunted by hopelessness: 12 Zambians share their stories as HIV drugs run out
Dozens of USAID contracts were canceled last weekend. Here's what happened
Monday, April 14, 2025
China imposes visa restrictions on US personnel over Tibet
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
據報美國禁駐華官員與中國公民戀愛 違者立即離開中國 禁令屬冷戰以來首次
A Chinese scholar shares some thoughts about what Trump is doing to the U.S.
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
據報美國禁駐華官員與中國公民戀愛 違者立即離開中國 禁令屬冷戰以來首次
A Chinese scholar shares some thoughts about what Trump is doing to the U.S.
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Friday, April 11, 2025
Commander of US base in Greenland fired for email critical of Vance visit
Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland
As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race
What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland
Vice President Vance is going to Greenland this week. The itinerary has shifted
What to know about Greenland — and why Trump wants it — ahead of Usha Vance's visit this week
What Greenland's elections mean for the island — and the U.S.
Greenland elections are dominated by independence and Trump's interest in the island
Greenland's PM responds to Trump speech: "We don't want to be Americans"
As Greenland prepares for tourism increase, a moment of stillness among the icebergs
Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland
As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race
What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland
Vice President Vance is going to Greenland this week. The itinerary has shifted
What to know about Greenland — and why Trump wants it — ahead of Usha Vance's visit this week
What Greenland's elections mean for the island — and the U.S.
Greenland elections are dominated by independence and Trump's interest in the island
Greenland's PM responds to Trump speech: "We don't want to be Americans"
As Greenland prepares for tourism increase, a moment of stillness among the icebergs
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Trump administration withdraws from Russian war crime investigations
Putin Trolls Trump with Power Station Strike After ‘Ceasefire’
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges
Ukraine targets key Russian airbase with 'massive' drone attack
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
Cherry blossom, free visas and stronger rouble see Russians flock to Japan
Joyful Putin Pals Thank Trump for Victory in New Cold War
After Putin-Trump call, Russians dream of 1945-style Ukraine victory
Ukraine strikes Russian strategic bomber airfield, triggering huge blast
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Opinion | To Really Get Peace in Ukraine, Consider Why Putin Started the War
Opinion - Trump is playing into enemy hands with his strongman image on Ukraine
U.S. aid resumes as Ukraine agrees to cease-fire
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine
Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports
Putin Trolls Trump with Power Station Strike After ‘Ceasefire’
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges
Ukraine targets key Russian airbase with 'massive' drone attack
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
Cherry blossom, free visas and stronger rouble see Russians flock to Japan
Joyful Putin Pals Thank Trump for Victory in New Cold War
After Putin-Trump call, Russians dream of 1945-style Ukraine victory
Ukraine strikes Russian strategic bomber airfield, triggering huge blast
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Opinion | To Really Get Peace in Ukraine, Consider Why Putin Started the War
Opinion - Trump is playing into enemy hands with his strongman image on Ukraine
U.S. aid resumes as Ukraine agrees to cease-fire
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine
Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports
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Friday, March 14, 2025
Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE
Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency
DOGE Is Trying to Make It Harder to Track All Its Savings Lies
The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it
Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency
DOGE Is Trying to Make It Harder to Track All Its Savings Lies
The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it
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Monday, March 10, 2025
Trump administration scraps over 80% of USAID programs, top diplomat Rubio says
Supreme Court rules Trump administration must unfreeze foreign aid payments
Supreme Court upholds a lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
Supreme Court rules Trump administration must unfreeze foreign aid payments
Supreme Court upholds a lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
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Thursday, March 06, 2025
As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S.
Trump's pick as NATO ambassador says US commitment to the alliance is 'ironclad'
Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement
Trump puts US allies on notice - power comes first
1 thing that upended years of U.S. foreign policy — and other big Trump developments
Has Trump 'upended the world order'? A former national security adviser says no
4 thoughts on Trump's aggression toward Europe from EU's foreign policy chief
Trump's alienation of Europe has China 'delighted,' says former U.S. ambassador
China sees an opportunity as the U.S. cuts aid to groups around the world
Trump Hands the World to China
As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?
Trump's pick as NATO ambassador says US commitment to the alliance is 'ironclad'
Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement
Trump puts US allies on notice - power comes first
1 thing that upended years of U.S. foreign policy — and other big Trump developments
Has Trump 'upended the world order'? A former national security adviser says no
4 thoughts on Trump's aggression toward Europe from EU's foreign policy chief
Trump's alienation of Europe has China 'delighted,' says former U.S. ambassador
China sees an opportunity as the U.S. cuts aid to groups around the world
Trump Hands the World to China
As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?
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