International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Pope Francis greets crowds at inauguration
Mar 19, 2013 04:25 EDT
Pope Francis swept into St Peter's Square on Tuesday to greet throngs of pilgrims before a sumptuous ceremony in which Latin America's first pontiff will receive the formal symbols of papal power.
Omar Souleyman sings for his troubled Syria at SXSW
Mar 16, 2013 17:38 EDT
Syria's Omar Souleyman arrived literally at the 11th hour at South by Southwest (SXSW) for a benefit concert in the wee hours of Saturday for victims of the conflict in his homeland.
Hundreds of DR Congo rebels flee to Rwanda
Mar 16, 2013 17:35 EDT
Several hundred fighters from the Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group fled to neighbouring Rwanda Friday and Saturday after heavy fighting with a rival faction, Rwandan officials said.
Hundreds flee DR Congo fighting, rebel leader detained
Mar 16, 2013 12:45 EDT
Fighting between rival factions of Congolese rebel group M23 has sent hundreds of people, including many rebels, fleeing for neighbouring Rwanda, where the leader of one faction has been detained, Rwandan officials said Saturday.
EU puts off rebel arms decision on Syria anniversary
Mar 15, 2013 23:39 EDT
Syria's devastating conflict entered its third year with no agreement among EU leaders on British and French calls for an easing of the bloc's embargo to allow arms supplies to the rebels.
EU puts off rebel arms decision on Syria anniversary
Mar 15, 2013 20:21 EDT
Syria's devastating conflict entered its third year on Friday with no agreement among EU leaders on British and French calls for an easing of the bloc's embargo to allow arms supplies to the rebels.
Push to arm rebels on Syria anniversary
Mar 15, 2013 08:45 EDT
Syria's devastating conflict entered its third year on Friday with EU leaders frustrated over the failure of diplomacy to end the bloodshed pressing to arm rebels despite Russian objections.
Hindu temples, homes attacked across Bangladesh
Mar 13, 2013 13:22 EDT
Islamic activists have attacked dozens of Hindu temples and hundreds of homes across Bangladesh since an Islamist leader was sentenced to death for war crimes last month, a Hindu group said Wednesday.
North Korea confirms end of war armistice
Mar 13, 2013 12:09 EDT
North Korea confirmed Wednesday that it had shredded the 60-year-old armistice ending the Korean War, and warned that the next step was an act of "merciless" military retaliation against its enemies.
UN peacekeepers seized in Syria arrive safe in Amman
Mar 09, 2013 14:47 EST
The United Nations welcomed the release on Saturday of 21 Filipino peacekeepers, who had been seized by Syrian rebels on the Golan Heights, as they crossed to freedom in Jordan after a three-day ordeal.
UN peacekeepers seized in Syria arrive safe in Jordan
Mar 09, 2013 12:18 EST
Twenty-one Filipino UN peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels on the Golan Heights arrived in Jordan on Saturday, hours after their captors released them from an ordeal of more than three days.
UN peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels freed
Mar 09, 2013 10:58 EST
Filipino UN peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels on the Golan arrived in Jordan on Saturday, hours after their captors released them from an ordeal of more than three days.
UN peacekeepers seized by Syria rebels 'head for freedom'
Mar 09, 2013 08:41 EST
Filipino UN peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels on the Golan were being taken on Saturday to the border with Jordan where they will be freed, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights watchdog said.
Seized UN peacekeepers being taken to Jordan: NGO
Mar 09, 2013 07:49 EST
Twenty-one UN peacekeepers seized by rebels on the Syrian Golan were on their way to the border with Jordan and freedom on Saturday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights watchdog said.
UN group seized on Syrian Golan still held
Mar 09, 2013 07:32 EST
A group of 21 UN peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels on the Golan were still being held on Saturday after a two-hour truce during which their release had been expected, a watchdog said.
UN group seized on Syrian Golan set to be freed
Mar 09, 2013 04:29 EST
A group of 21 Filipino UN peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels on the Golan are expected to be freed Saturday during a two-hour truce between the insurgents and government forces, a watchdog said.
Colombian rebels free two German hostages
Mar 08, 2013 22:25 EST
Colombian rebels freed two Germans they had taken hostage in November, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.
UN, Syrian regime agree on truce to free peacekeepers: NGO
Mar 08, 2013 16:30 EST
The 21 UN peacekeepers taken hostages in the Golan are expected to be freed on Saturday after the Syrian regime agreed to observe a ceasefire in deal with the United Nations, a watchdog said.
Syria shelling halts UN bid to rescue peacekeepers
Mar 08, 2013 15:30 EST
A UN convoy attempting to pick up 21 Filipino peacekeepers that their Syrian rebel captors had agreed to free was forced back by a barrage of army shelling on Friday, a watchdog said.
Syrian shelling prevents handover of UN hostages: watchdog
Mar 08, 2013 12:10 EST
A UN convoy attempting to pick up 21 Filipino peackeepers that their Syrian rebel captors had agreed to free was forced back by a barrage of army shelling on Friday, a watchdog said.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Type | Humanitarian organization |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Leader | Tadateru Konoé, President |
| Bekele Geleta, Secretary general | |
| Purpose | Assist and coordinate between National Societies of the Red Cross Movement |
| Website | www.ifrc.org |
