UN agencies warn of disease threat in Libya’s Derna city
UN agencies warned that Libya's flood-stricken city of Derna, where thousands were killed a week ago, faces the threat of disease outbreaks that could bring "a second devastating crisis". Traumatized residents badly need clean water, food and basic supplies amid a growing risk of cholera, diarrhea, dehydration and malnutrition, UN...Qatar to send 10,000 World Cup cabins to Turkey and Syria
To house millions of people who lost homes in the devastating earthquake, Qatar will send some 10,000 cabins and caravans used during the World Cup to Turkey and Syria. The UN estimates that many millions may be in need of help after the 7.8-magnitude quake killed some 33,000 and flattened...UN estimates 5.3 million people in Syria homeless after quake
The earthquake is estimated to have made some 5.3 million people in Syria homeless, which rocked the region this week, according to a United Nations official. The homeless people, according to the official, will need shelter assistance across the country. Quake survivors have flocked to camps set up for people...





