The emblem of a red cross on a white background is a sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions. It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of ...

The new office stands as a powerful symbol of the enduring partnership between the U.S. military and the American Red Cross, continuing a legacy of support that spans more than a century.

and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe admitted July 16 that Colombian military intelligence used a single Red Cross symbol in the rescue mission. The ICRC statement said video aired on Colombian ...