Stories Tagged as
Aid
U.S. cuts aid to Central America over immigration; critics say that will backfire
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 1, 2019
In an effort to slow the flow of Central America migrants into the U.S., President Trump said he’s cutting direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The U.S. sends money to those countries to help them combat drug trafficking, gang violence and to promote economic growth. Click the audio player above to hear the full […]
The wake of Hurricane Maria lingers in struggling Puerto Rico
by
Andy Uhler
Mar 7, 2018
Piles of debt and a fraying social safety net hamper the island’s recovery, even six months after the storm. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Haiti’s complicated history with foreign aid
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 10, 2016
After Hurricane Matthew, how might aid be administered in Haiti?
Aleppo bombings continue, as aid grows scarce
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 29, 2016
Before the war, Aleppo was Syria's largest city with its commercial center, thus an important and symbolic city.
Billions in aid for low-income seniors go unclaimed
May 5, 2016
A campaign is trying to connect low-income seniors with government aid.
UK aid spending draws praise and criticism at home
Apr 18, 2016
The U.K. spends generously on foreign aid. Some think too generously.
On the ground from Kathmandu, Nepal
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Apr 27, 2015
Aid workers face challenges after a devastating quake.
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Russia accuses U.S. aid group of interfering with politics
Sep 19, 2012
Russia is accusing the United States this morning of using its aid mission in Moscow to interfere with Russian politics.
North Korea suspends nuclear programs for U.S. food aid
Feb 29, 2012
The agreement may have been less about food than a political move by North Korea's new young leader. But it does open the door for restarting multi-nation disarmament talks.
Not exactly aiding relief
by
Scott Tong
Dec 22, 2011
Popular online ads for famine victims don't benefit actual famine victims.