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2004 Global
Number of Refugees in the World Drops by 3 Million to 17 Million June 17, 2004
Africa is the only part of the developing world no better off than 25 years ago (Photo: BBC)
G8 Extends Limited Debt Relief Program for Two Years; Fails to Approve British Proposal for Greatly Expanding Debt Relief to Poorest Countries BBC June 10, 2004
Civil Strife, Bad Weather and HIV/AIDS Are Main Causes of Food Emergencies in 35 Countries Worldwide Food and Agriculture Organization June 2, 2004
Just Barely Living--What Do People Left Homeless by War or Disaster Need to Survive? BBC May 29, 2004 Question:: The article gives 25 grams for the daily allowance of oil and 20 for the daily allowance of meat that refugee agencies try to provide. (See the section on food.) A can of tuna fish in oil has both. How much of a small can of tuna fish would be a daily ration of 45 grams of both meat and oil for a person left homeless? 1 can, .75 can, .5 can, .25 can?
Developed Countries Fail to Provide Promised Assistance for Poor Children's Primary Education April 9, 2003
Plundering Politicians and Bribing Multinationals Rob the Poor, Transparency International Says April 3, 2004
Most People Will Live in Cities by 2007, U.N. Report Says April 3, 2004
Photo: Alex Smailes/BBC
Feared armed street gangs loyal to President Aristide have set up roadblocks of burning tires, cement blocks and burnt-out cars on all the main routes into the capital. Attacks and robberies at the checkpoints have been reported.
Haitian People in Increasing Danger as Conflict, Lawlessness Escalate; U.S. Turns Back Refugees Fleeing Country BBC February 28, 2004 (You will leave this site)
Photo: AP
The United States has picked up and sent back over 500 refugees from Haiti during first days of the current crisis.
President Bush Finally Speaks the Truth about America's Unlawful Treatment of Haitian Refugees U.S. Committee for Refugees
Free Trade and Lack of Land Bring Hunger to Poor Farmers in Nicaragua Nan McCurdy Feb. 21, 2004
Chinese Workers Pay for Wal-Mart's Low Prices Peter S. Goodman and Phillip P. Pan Washington Post, February 8, 2004 (You will leave this site and be required to register [once] with the Post.) Report Gives Failing Grades to International Efforts to Help Developing Countries January 31, 2004
Iraqis Face Tough Transition to Market-based Agriculture Ariana Eunjung Cha Washington Post, January 22, 2004 (You will leave this site and be required to register [once] with the Post.)