UN Warns over 30 Million People 'One Step Away from Starvation' - FARS | EL KAOS UT

(FNA)- Acute hunger is likely to soar in more than 20 countries in the next few months, the UN warned.

Irán cambia de siglo con festividades deslucidas por la pandemia y la crisis

 

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COVID precautions alter Alaska’s Iditarod dog-sledge race course | Al Jazeera

The word “Iditarod” derives from an indigenous Alaskan name for a “far distant place”. Due to precautions made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which starts on Sunday, will be an especially distanced event.

La pandemia estropea los carnavales en diferentes partes del mundo - VIDEO

 

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Pope: Christmas a sign of hope amid difficulties of pandemic | THE DAILY STAR

Pope Francis says the Christmas season provides reason for hope amid the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic.

Au Japon, plus de suicides en un mois que de morts du Covid en 2020

Après des années de diminution, le Japon renoue avec un triste record : en octobre dernier le nombre de décès dus à des suicides est remonté : 2153 suicides en un seul mois, c’est plus que le nombre total de morts dus à la pandémie de Covid-19 cette année au Japon, 2087 officiellement.

UN allocates $100 mln to fight hunger - TASS

 The United Nations has allocated $100 mln to prevent hunger, particularly caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement.

North Korea border shutdown raises food security concerns at U.N. - UPI.com | EL ETOS UT

North Korea's closure of its borders at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has had an adverse impact on the food supply, U.N. agencies say.

Iraq camp closures 'could leave 100,000 displaced people homeless' - BBC News

The rapid closure of displacement camps in Iraq could leave more than 100,000 people without shelter in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and as winter approaches, an aid group has warned.

Fire at Moria Refugee Camp on Lesbos 'Started by Asylum Seekers', Greek Minister Says

A huge blaze started overnight, destroying the overcrowded Moria facility, which was home to more than 12,000 migrants.