How a bloody battlefield inspired a pacifist to create the Red Cross
Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the paralysis of local authorities after the Battle of Solferino, and then ...
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Amid backlash over handling of Gaza hostages, Red Cross refuses to take sides in Israel-Palestine conflict
The Red Cross, accused of not doing enough to help hostages in Gaza or Palestinian detainees in Israel, has defended itself ...
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Facing flak, Red Cross defends its role in Israel-Hamas war
Vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross move through western Gaza ... Founded in Geneva in 1863, the organisation, which has more than 18,000 staff in over 90 countries, denies ...
Why our favourite holiday destinations in Southern Europe are at growing risk of earthquakes
Thousands of earthquakes have rattled the Greek island of Santorini since January and have also affected Croatia and Naples in recent days. Here, environmental scientist Deborah R. Coen warns that mor ...
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Red Cross defends its role in Gaza conflict
The Red Cross, accused of not doing enough to help hostages in Gaza or Palestinian detainees in Israel, has defended itself in a rare statement outlining the limits of its role. Insisting on its ...