With another successful launch under its belt, and assuming a successful dock on Wednesday, the success of SpaceX means that NASA is no longer solely reliant on the Russian space program to send supplies and cargo to the International Space Station.
The United States suspended shipments of food aid to North Korea in 2009 after the North started rejecting shipments amid tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear program and concerns that the supplies were not reaching those most in need.
Grain supplies for the program in the first year would not be a problem because the government has large stocks, but implementation of the program may become increasingly difficult in subsequent years, said Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at CARE Ratings.
North Korea could provide Iran with a range of supplies for its nuclear program, including uranium ore, centrifuge machines and enriched uranium, according to these officials.
And I hope you will contact our Medical Outreach Program at AmeriCares for the pharmaceuticals and supplies when you need them.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Baghdad has accused America and Britain of forcing the United Nations to stop a relief program that allows Iraq food and medical supplies in return for oil sales.
For example, an employee's spouse worked at a major discount retailer and was able to take advantage of the employee discount program, allowing the company to purchase such things as supplies for less money than usual.
But Iraqi Trade Minister Muhammad Mahdi al-Salih Tuesday said the U.S. and Britain were holding up shipments of food and medical supplies which Iraq would receive under the oil for food program.
Christina Porter, program director of Childspring, says the organization is willing to help get more supplies to Noor's family and possibly arrange for her to be examined by specialists in Iraq.
"The most important thing are the crossing points, that supplies come in, " said Khalid Abdul Shasi of the United Nations Development Program.
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Another program in the Naivasha area, also spearheaded by WWF and CARE, promotes reliable water supplies downstream by helping farmers adapt to climate change.
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