1.7m Syrian Refugees Face Food Crisis As UN Funds Dry Up -- The Guardian
World Food Programme forced to suspend food voucher scheme to refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt
More than 1.7 million Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt are facing a disastrous and hungry winter after a funding crisis forced the UN’s World Food Programme to suspend food vouchers to hundreds of thousands forced into exile by the conflict.
Since the war began in March 2011, the WFP has brought food to millions of Syrians inside the country, and has used the voucher programme – which allows refugees to buy food in local shops – to inject about $800m (£500m) into the economies of those countries hosting them.
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MIDDLE EAST
US coalition launches 55 airstrikes on ISIS over weekend.
US again rules out Syria no-fly zone.
Facing Islamic State in Syria, U.S.-trained rebels await more help.
Islamic State militants kill 16 Iraqi soldiers on Syria border.
UN: More than 1,200 Iraqis killed in November.
Iraq PM sacks officials over 'ghost soldiers'.
Iraqi government reaches major oil deal with Kurd.
Lebanon detains wife and son of Al-Baghdadi. Lebanon detains Islamic State leader Baghdadi's wife.
U.S. close to deal with Turkey over Islamic State mission: WSJ.
Iran says documents on alleged atom bomb research are full of mistakes.
Israel's PM hints at early national elections.
ASIA
Afghan president dismisses most of his ministers.
Pakistani military kills 24 militants near Afghan border.
Voters ignore violence, turn out in high numbers in India's Kashmir.
Australia rules out open tender for new submarines, Japan in box seat.
Occupy Central leaders say they will surrender to Hong Kong police.
Kim Jong Un bans foreign cigarettes in North Korea: Source.
Asia stocks down as global economic outlook dims.
AFRICA
At least 39 dead in Monday insurgent attack in north Nigeria. Nigeria rocked by new Boko Haram raid and suicide attack. Deadly suicide blast, Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria. Extremists attack 2 Nigerian state capitals in northeast, including same market hit last week.
Nigerian vigilantes pay price for fighting Boko Haram.
Cameroon says 20,000 more troops needed to fight Boko Haram.
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for deadly attack on Kenya quarry. Al-Shabaab militants kill 36 Christian quarry workers in Kenya.
Kenya leader sacks minister after massacre. Kenya security shakeup after extremist killings. Kenya al-Shabab massacre: Kenyatta replaces security chiefs.
Jets carry out air strikes west of Libyan capital.
WHO: Ebola stabilizing in some places but far from over.
Ebola: World Bank lowers 2014 growth for worst-hit nations.
Egypt prosecutor to appeal Mubarak acquittal.
South Africa marks 1 year since Mandela's death.
EUROPE
Ukraine government, rebels agree on new cease-fire. New ceasefire agreed for Luhansk region.
Ukraine president stands by foreign and defense chiefs.
NATO ministers condemn Russia, support Ukraine.
NATO, Ukraine condemn Russian military build-up in Crimea.
U.S. says to discuss possible new Russia sanctions with Europe.
Russia issues thinly-veiled threat to Moldova not to forge closer ties with EU after key elections produce narrow victory for pro-Western parties.
Russia warns of recession in 2015. Rouble suffers biggest one-day fall since 1998 as oil slides. Russia to fall into recession amid sanctions and plunging oil price.
52 missing after South Korean fishing boats sinks off Bering Sea. Weather hampers search for 50 missing after S.Korea ship sinks off Russia.
Muhammad tops charts as No. 1 baby name in UK.
AMERICAS
Obama expected to nominate Ashton Carter to lead Pentagon: CNN.
No apology from St. Louis Rams for 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' pose.
FARC releases Colombian General in order to secure peace negotiations.
Mexico missing students: Thousands march in protest.
Uruguay ruling party’s Vázquez wins presidential election.
US Black Friday sales fall 11% on sluggish demand.
Drought-stricken California expects welcome rain but fears mudslides.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
FBI warns military of ISIS threat.
ISIS, Al Qaeda battle for influence in Middle East.
Al Qaeda plot to blow up 5 passenger planes in Christmas 'spectacular'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
FBI warns firms of destructive malware use by hackers.
Oil falls below $72 after sharp rally in volatile market.
Cramer's spells out oil's worst case scenarios.
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