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The Turkish Foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov meet with their delegations in a much awaited meeting in Ankara. Talks are expected to focus on efforts to open a security corridor to ship Ukrainian grain -- cereals and wheat in particular -- stuck in the war-torn country's ports due to a Russian blockade. IMAGES
Sana'a, Jul 7 (EFE/EPA).- Displaced Yemenis gathered on the outskirts of Sana'a Saturday to receive emergency food aid provided by the Mona relief agency.The United Nations has warned that more than 16 million people of war-ridden Yemen's 29 million-population could face hunger in the upcoming months of 2021 as aid agencies could reduce their life-saving humanitarian programs due to severe shortages of humanitarian funding. (Camera: YAHYA ARHAB).SHOT LIST: DISPLACED YEMENIS RECEIVE FOOD AID NEAR SANA'A, YEMEN.
Madrid, Jun 27 (EFE), (Camera: Manuel Única) .- While thousands of Madrid residents prepare their suitcases for a summer getaway after more than a year of restrictions due to the pandemic, another part of the population is still seriously affected by the economic crisis, so neighborhood associations, foundations and solidarity organizations ask for more donations to fill their pantries since they know that "hunger does not go on vacation."FOOTAGE OF FOOD BANKS IN MADRID
Los Angeles, Dec 2 (EFE/EPA).- More than 26 million Americans have experienced food insecurity in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Camera: EUGENE GARCIA). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE AT A SUPERMARKET IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US.
"The Last Dance" is the 2020 documentary about Michael Jordan's time with the Chicago Bulls. CNN reports that Jordan is donating some of the proceeds of the documentary to feed that nation's hungry. Feeding America is the nation's largest hunger-relief outfit. Jordan gave the charity $2 million, which comes as the pandemic is pushing an inordinate number of Americans experiencing hunger. "In these challenging times and in a year of unimaginable difficulty due to Covid-19, it's more important than ever to pause and give thanks."
The Great State of Texas is staggering under the weight of surging coronavirus cases and deaths. Morgues in Texas are overflowing, and the National Guard has been sent to El Paso to process bodies. Across the state, thousands are lining up for food rations. But the nightmarish conditions haven't stopped the state's Republican senator from keeping his Thanksgiving holiday plans on track. Business Insider reports Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted an insensitive graphic depicting a turkey with the words 'come and take it' below it. The tweet suggests he has no intention of following the advice of health officials this coming holiday. Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts have warned that large, in-person gatherings this fall could spread the coronavirus and create another uptick in cases.