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Afghan schools reopen after swine flu shut down

Militants could be invited to Afghan "Jirga"

China mine explosion death toll reaches 87

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ACT Appeal: Assistance to Conflict IDPs in N.W. Frontier Province, Pakistan, REVISION 2

Vietnam: ADRA Aids Survivors of Typhoon Mirinae

BBC reports on how Bangladesh is coping with climate change

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Myanmar's neglected HIV patients face a struggle to the death

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India's planned assault on Maoists troubles European aid body

Q+A-How can we make humanitarian aid more effective?

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