World May 30 Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killed By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press
Politics Jan 18 Red Cross toes fine line trying to help civilians in Israel-Hamas war amid pressure from Netanyahu The International Committee of the Red Cross has been losing influence, funding and staff, and disparaging remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are just the latest headache for the Geneva-based humanitarian group. By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Aug 09 41 dead in migrant shipwreck off coast of Tunisia, according to 4 survivors RAI and ANSA news agency said the four were first rescued by the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier Rimona in the Straits of Sicily. They were then transferred to the Italian coast guard which brought them to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. By Nicole Winfield, Renata Brito, Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press
Nation Sep 30 Watch 9:26 Crews work to help those hit by Hurricane Ian in Florida as storm moves into Carolinas Hurricane Ian is back on shore after its second landfall on the U.S. mainland. The storm struck near Georgetown, South Carolina Friday afternoon with winds of 85 mph, heavy rain and surging waves. In its wake, officials in Florida confirmed… By John Yang, Cai Pigliucci, Mike Fritz
World May 06 Civilian rescue effort underway as Russian forces enter Mariupol steel plant A new international effort is racing to rescue more civilians from the tunnels under a besieged steel plant in Mariupol and the city at large. By Elena Becatoros, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Jan 13 How to help amid a national blood shortage By Madeline Powell The American Red Cross announced on Tuesday that the nation is facing a blood crisis – the worst one in over a decade. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Despite long recovery ahead, this Puerto Rico aid worker says ‘we are resilient’ By Lora Strum No cell phone service. No gas. No power. Little to no water — this is Puerto Rico seven days after Hurricane Maria hit the U.S. territory. When the storm hit as a category 4 hurricane last week, it was one… Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 7:14 Will one company’s mixed mission in Yemen sow suspicion of aid groups? By PBS News Hour For aid organizations, especially those in conflict zones, remaining politically neutral is crucial for trust. A New York Times investigation found that the conduct of a logistics company could drive suspicion that aid groups in Yemen were somehow acting as… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 8:24 Red Cross study shows shifting global views on war By PBS News Hour The International Committee of the Red Cross this week released a survey of more than 17,000 people in 16 countries. The survey, which asked respondents about treatment of soldiers and civilians, showed a difference in the way people look at… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch 7:45 Millions were donated to Red Cross for Haiti earthquake relief. Why haven’t more been helped? By PBS News Hour In 2010, a catastrophic earthquake ravaged Haiti, leaving 1.5 million people homeless. The American Red Cross raised nearly $500 million for relief efforts, announcing plans to create new communities. But an investigation by ProPublica and NPR has concluded that the… Continue watching