Saudi Arabia & UAE promise half a billion dollars to tackle famine in Yemen

Saudi Arabia & UAE promise half a billion dollars to tackle famine in Yemen

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The aid pledge comes as diplomatic pressure mounts for a political solution to the conflict. Also … Italy has called for the seizure of the Aquarius migrant rescue ship, alleging it illegally dumped tonnes of potentially toxic waste in its ports. And Facebook sparks an outcry again…this time over the auctioning off of a child bride.