Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, center, gives relief goods to typhoon victims during her visit to landslide-affected township of La Trinidad, Benguet province, northern Philippines on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009. The United Nations' humanitarian chief said at least $44 million dollars in aid has been committed to help the Philippines cope with massive destruction from Tropical Storm Ketsana but the world body is prepared to appeal for fresh aid after Typhoon Parma followed shortly, triggering devastating landslides and floods. Sign at bottom reads "Gift from President Gloria." AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, center, gives relief goods to typhoon victims during her visit to landslide-affected township of La Trinidad, Benguet province, northern Philippines on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009. The United Nations' humanitarian chief said at least $44 million dollars in aid has been committed to help the Philippines cope with massive destruction from Tropical Storm Ketsana but the world body is prepared to appeal for fresh aid after Typhoon Parma followed shortly, triggering devastating landslides and floods. Sign at bottom reads "Gift from President Gloria."

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  13. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York, October 28, 2009. Ban Ki-Moon condemned the 'despicable and brutal' attack on a UN guesthouse in Kabul, which left five UN staff dead, but said the UN remained committed to Afghanistan.
  14. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York, October 28, 2009. Ban Ki-Moon condemned the 'despicable and brutal' attack on a UN guesthouse in Kabul, which left five UN staff dead, but said the UN remained committed to Afghanistan.
  15. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York, October 28, 2009. Ban Ki-Moon condemned the 'despicable and brutal' attack on a UN guesthouse in Kabul, which left five UN staff dead, but said the UN remained committed to Afghanistan.
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