Scientists and inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency test environmental samples from countries like Iran, Iraq and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to monitor any illegal nuclear activities. IAEA
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Many of Brazil 's poorest people have help coping with the shocks of worldwide recession and high food prices through a program supported by the World Bank, that gives them money as long as they educate their children and keep them healthy. WORLD BANK
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Since the tsunami, UNICEF and its partners have made major efforts in Thailand to put in place systems to protect orphaned children and to ensure that they receive the care and support they need. UNICEF
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Since the tsunami struck the Indian Ocean region five years ago, UNICEF and its partners have been bringing the countries of the region improved social services, clean water, and sturdier schools. UNICEF
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Nearly half of Sri Lanka 's rural population has no access to water and sanitation, making them highly vulnerable to waterborne diseases. The Sri Lankan government is aiming to solve this problem by 2010 with help from the World Bank. WORLD BANK
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The mistaken belief that albino body parts have magical powers has driven albino people in Tanzania into hiding, fearful of losing their lives and limbs to unscrupulous dealers. UNTV
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According to the Afghanistan government and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the number of Afghan refugees who returned home from Pakistan and Iran in 2009 has dropped to the lowest level since 2002. FILE
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Egypt’s economy depends on the millions of tourists who flock to the country each year. A new air terminal in Cairo aims to increase and better accommodate tourists. WORLD BANK
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A remote fishing community in southwest Myanmar is still recovering from the shock and loss of recent disasters. Since the tsunami struck five years ago, they have also suffered through Cyclone Mala in April of 2006 and the devastating Cyclone Nargis in May of 2008. UNICEF
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Five years after the tsunami and a new generation of school children in the Maldives are benefiting from changes in the education system introduced by several Teacher Resource Centres around the country. UNICEF
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