economic crisis
Lebanon protesters keep pressure on government as reform deadline nears
Middle East
October 20, 2019
Lebanon protesters keep pressure on government as reform deadline nears
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Protesters in Lebanon returned to the streets early on Sunday, keeping pressure on Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri…
No shellfire or bullets, but war still intrudes on tiny Syrian island
Middle East
August 19, 2019
No shellfire or bullets, but war still intrudes on tiny Syrian island
ARWAD, Syria (Reuters) – In the years before Syria’s war the boatmakers of Arwad used to sell their wooden vessels…
Daily hell for squatters in Caracas’s poorest areas
World
May 29, 2019
Daily hell for squatters in Caracas’s poorest areas
Erick Hurtado wants to escape the abandoned Caracas building that has been his home for eight years, but despite his…
For Iranians, economic crisis looms larger than US tensions
Middle East
May 19, 2019
For Iranians, economic crisis looms larger than US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Across Iran’s capital, the talk always seems to come back to how things may get worse.…
Sudan’s Bashir steps down, government sources say
Middle East
April 11, 2019
Sudan’s Bashir steps down, government sources say
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has stepped down and consultations are under way to form a transitional council…
Crisis-struck Sudan signs deals for $300 million with Arab funds
Middle East
March 17, 2019
Crisis-struck Sudan signs deals for $300 million with Arab funds
CAIRO (Reuters) – Sudan has signed deals for loans worth $300 million with regional Arab funds, authorities said on Saturday,…
Blackout darkens much of Venezuela in latest taste of economic woes
World
March 9, 2019
Blackout darkens much of Venezuela in latest taste of economic woes
Most of Venezuela plunged into darkness on Thursday evening as a blackout served up more misery for people enduring an…
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
World
January 24, 2019
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
The head of Venezuela’s opposition-led legislature proclaimed himself “acting president” on Wednesday in a bid to oust leftist leader Nicolas…
Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached
Middle East
August 26, 2018
Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached
Iran’s parliament impeached Economy Minister Masoud Karbasian on Sunday in the latest blow to embattled President Hassan Rouhani as…
Venezuela Socialists celebrate new Congress
World
July 31, 2017
Venezuela Socialists celebrate new Congress
Venezuela’s ruling Socialist Party has vowed that a newly elected legislative super-body will begin passing laws quickly after a vote…