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WFP halts food shipments to Houthi-held parts of Yemen after rebels seize warehouse • Apr. 18, 2025, 3:23 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
A British billionaire funded therapeutic food production amid USAID 'craziness.' It won't be enough • Apr. 14, 2025, 9:18 AM ET (AP)
The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China • Apr. 10, 2025, 7:49 AM ET (AP)
US restores urgent food aid, except in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries • Apr. 9, 2025, 4:44 PM ET (AP)
8 people die from cholera in South Sudan as funding cuts force longer walks to clinics • Apr. 9, 2025, 7:02 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Programme Alimentaire Mondial • WFP
Date 1961 - present
Areas Of Involvement economic development • social welfare program • relief • food

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