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Texas and New York Are Putting Anti-Choking Devices in Schools While FDA Still Urges Back Blows First

States are stocking schools with suction anti-choking devices. FDA says established rescue protocols come first, and evidence for the devices is thin.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

King makes personal donation to British Red Cross after Nepal flash floods

More than 1,300 people were killed in the disaster and 5,000 are missing, including over 30 British nationals.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

5 Choking Responses Every Indian Household Should Know Before an Emergency Strikes

Back Blows for a Conscious Adult or Older ChildWhen someone is choking and still conscious, the first move is five firm back blows between the shoulder blades using the heel of your hand. Position yourself to the side and slightly behind the person, support their chest with one hand, and…

Times Life · Sep 5

Clashes in Spain's Ceuta month after mass migrant influx, residents try to block Red Cross aid

Tensions have risen after a military vehicle carrying four soldiers was "ambushed" in the early hours of Thursday by about 70 migrants, who attacked it with stones and other objects, a police spokesperson in Ceuta.

Euronews · Aug 27

Colombia's Earthquake Rebuild Is Underway — First Aid Checks Land This Week

Colombia's earthquake rebuild is underway in Chocó, with $287 monthly family aid starting Aug. 26 — and what it means for diaspora families in the U.S.

Latin Times · Aug 25

World urged to rein in ‘killer robots’

GENEVA - The United Nations and the Red Cross warned Tuesday that the world is “dangerously close” to a future where so-called “killer robots” could target humans, and issued an urgent appeal for international regulation of autonomous weapons.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

UN warns humanity is ‘dangerously close’ to handing kill decisions to machines

The United Nations and the International Red Cross are urging countries to adopt bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems, often called killer robots

The Independent UK · Aug 25

UN and Red Cross warn 'risks have intensified,' urge regulation of killer robots

Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention.

Euronews · Aug 25

Attacks on health workers in DR Congo making Ebola fight 'harder,' Red Cross says

Driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there are no vaccines or treatments, the outbreak is the biggest in the DRC's history.

Euronews · Aug 24

Attacks on Red Cross in DR Congo making Ebola fight 'harder'

GENEVA - The Red Cross voiced alarm on Monday after six workers taking part in a desperate bid to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak were injured in attacks last week in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24