Global financial meltdown threatens aid
The crisis may worsen Africa's hunger - U.N.
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Focus: Zimbabwe
RECORD INFLATION
Inflation hits 231 million percent
MBEKI MEDIATION
Rivals seek to end deadlock over government posts
BACKGROUND BRIEFING
Key facts and figures on Zimamwe's crisis
Humanitarian headlines
SEX IN SCHOOLS
Girls being "raped for grades", says aid agency
Latest news
Breaking stories
Africa
Africa not yet in path of financial storm -IMF
Americas
Bush vows not to lift embargo on 'dungeon' Cuba
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Aid agencies must pressure donors for cash, experts say
Aid agency news feed
Fears escalate for displaced people in DRC
Blogs
Asia
Talking to the Taliban (Hopefully)
Maps
Americas
Intense hurricane Norbert
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A female member of Iran's Basij militia attends a training session in riot control and handling fire arms.
REUTERS/uncredited
A female member of Iran's Basij militia attends a training session in riot control and handling fire arms.
REUTERS/uncredited
