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Coronavirus relief aid from world's top donors is dropping, report finds

July 22, 2020

Coronavirus relief aid from world's top donors is dropping, report finds

At a time when billions of people on the planet are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing economic collapse — on top of long-running disasters like famine, drought or social and civil unrest —some of the world’s largest government donors of humanitarian aid are buckling under the strain.

Ambassador Craft hits China, Russia for backing Syrian regime's 'campaign of brutality'

July 7, 2020

Ambassador Craft hits China, Russia for backing Syrian regime's 'campaign of brutality'

Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution to extend cross-border humanitarian aid from Turkey into Syria for another year, despite warnings that Syrian citizens rely on the aid.

Trump administration to triple pro-democracy aid to Venezuela, fund opposition leader Guaidó

September 24, 2019

Trump administration to triple pro-democracy aid to Venezuela, fund opposition leader Guaidó

The White House announced Tuesday that it will more than triple its support for pro-democracy work in Venezuela and directly fund opposition leader and U.S.-recognized President Juan Guaidó, just hours after President Trump slammed disputed Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.

Trump administration lifts hold on $250M in military aid for Ukraine

September 12, 2019

Trump administration lifts hold on $250M in military aid for Ukraine

The Trump administration has released $250 million in military aid for Ukraine, lawmakers announced Thursday as they were set to rebuke the administration for initially holding up the money.

Pompeo announces expansion of US ban on aid to groups providing abortion-related services

March 26, 2019

Pompeo announces expansion of US ban on aid to groups providing abortion-related services

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday that the United States is expanding its ban on giving aid to groups that either promote or provide abortions.

US revokes visas held by Maduro allies

February 8, 2019

US revokes visas held by Maduro allies

The United States will revoke visas held by government officials serving under Venezuela's disputed president Nicolas Maduro, officials said Thursday

Obama administration approved $200G grant to group with Al Qaeda ties

July 27, 2018

Obama administration approved $200G grant to group with Al Qaeda ties

The Obama administration approved a $200,000 grant to a group in Sudan with ties to Al Qaeda even though it had been designated a terrorist-financing organization by the U.S. years earlier, a conservative think tank revealed this week.

Central America battles corruption, violence despite billions in US aid

June 29, 2018

Central America battles corruption, violence despite billions in US aid

U.S. foreign policy in Central America has long been a considered a two-way street.

Amid Christian complaints from Iraq, Pence promises quick relief action

June 8, 2018

Amid Christian complaints from Iraq, Pence promises quick relief action

Irked by delays in getting promised direct U.S. aid to desperate — and dwindling — communities of Christians and minority Yazidis in northern Iraq shattered by genocidal ISIS attacks, Vice President Pence has ordered USAID Administrator Mark Green to head personally to Iraq “in the coming weeks” and return with a plan to address any slowdown.

Months after Pence promise, Iraqi Christians say they are 'worse off'

June 5, 2018

Months after Pence promise, Iraqi Christians say they are 'worse off'

Seven months after Vice President Pence vowed to stop funding “ineffective” United Nations-led recovery efforts in northern Iraq and provide U.S. support directly to persecuted Christians and other minorities who suffered ISIS-directed genocide, and are now struggling to reclaim their homes, much of the promised additional U.S. support has not appeared.