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WikiLeaks: Iran Armed Hezbollah Through Ambulances

AP | BASSEM MROUE | Posted 05.25.2011

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BEIRUT — Iranian Red Crescent ambulances were used to smuggle weapons to Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group during its 2006 war with Israel, acc...

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Aid Agencies In Chile Say Much More Help Is Needed

Posted 05.25.2011

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has revised its appeal for emergency aid in Chile, asking for a further $13 milli...

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Interview with the Red Cross Secretary General in Geneva

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

Bekele Geleta grew up in Ethiopia where he developed a strong understanding of the critical role of Red Cross Red Crescent principles, such as neutrality in matters of politics and religion.

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