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Microsoft, Red Cross and UN sucked into global news fixing row

Microsoft has been sucked into the row surrounding a London-based media company currently under investigation by broadcasters for making editorial programmes without declaring it had a commercial relationship with some of those it featured.

KHARTOUM — The Red Cross said on Tuesday it had requested Sudan President Omar al-Beshir's help in obtaining the swift release of a French employee kidnapped in the Darfur region last year.

After Storms, Stagnant Floodwaters Bring Disease in Philippines

CARLOS H. CONDE The New York Times 10/08/2009
Red Cross aid appeal for Indonesia quake victims

GENEVA — The Red Cross on Thursday increased its aid appeal for victims of the Indonesian earthquake to 18.5 million dollars (12.5 million euros) to cover help for about 100,000 people especially in rural villages.

After Storms, Stagnant Floodwaters Bring Disease in Philippines

MANILA — More than a week after Typhoon Ketsana devastated the Philippines, followed by a second damaging storm, large areas of Manila and nearby provinces remain flooded, and survivors — some gathered in evacuation centers and others marooned in their homes — face a host of other problems, including disease and ruined crops.

Geneva Conventions need updating, says International Committee of Red Cross

The Geneva Conventions remain highly relevant but it is vital to update certain aspects of humanitarian law, says the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Red Cross cuts back Sri Lanka operations after govt order

The Red Cross on Monday announced the closure of four offices in Sri Lanka following a government order to foreign aid agencies to scale down operations.

Capcom partners with American Red Cross

Joseph Kaminski Cnet 03/05/2009
Capcom partners with American Red Cross

For gamers, March 13 is a special day. It's the launch of Capcom's Resident Evil 5. What makes this day even more special is Capcom has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive.

American Red Cross of Greater New York Chief External Affairs Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

In recognition of the American Red Cross's outstanding humanitarian services, President Roosevelt, as honorary Red Cross Chairman in 1943, declared March "Red Cross Month".

 
Red Cross to evacuate wounded from Sri Lanka war

The Red Cross was working Tuesday to pull off a daring beach evacuation of 400 sick and wounded civilians stranded in a community center inside Sri Lanka's war zone for nearly a week, an aid official said.