Topic: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Quake-stricken Chile needs more aid: Red Cross
AFP Global Edition
The Red Cross on Tuesday doubled its aid appeal for Chileans made homeless by last month's massive earthquake, saying the costs of the disaster will be greater than anticipated. The Red Cross hiked its appeal to 12.9 million dollars (9.4 million euros) after devastation from the February ...
Kenya floods death toll rises to 11
AFP Global Edition
Eleven people have been killed by heavy floods across Kenya in the past four days, police said Monday. Five people drowned over the weekend, said a police officer who spoke on condition of anonymity. Six others were killed last week as heavy rains swelled rivers and swept away homes. "The ...
red cross ball
WENN
Red Cross condemns Taliban use of booby trap bombs
AFP South Asian Edition
The Red Cross Saturday condemned the use of booby trap bombs by the Taliban in an area of southern Afghanistan that has been so heavily mined people are afraid to leave their homes. The bombs -- known as improvised explosive devises (IEDs) -- are also preventing refugees from returning to the area ...
Related Videos by 5min
on OneRiot
Related Photos by Flickr
