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More repression, fewer jobs: Jordanians face bleak outlook
Middle East

More repression, fewer jobs: Jordanians face bleak outlook

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — As a poorly paid public school teacher, Khaled Jaber always needed a side hustle, working as…
Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need
World

Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but…
Japan confronts rising inequality after Abenomics
World

Japan confronts rising inequality after Abenomics

TOKYO, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Japan’s stock market has surged and luxury cars are selling fast in Tokyo after eight…
N.Korea’s food situation appears perilous, experts say
World

N.Korea’s food situation appears perilous, experts say

SEOUL, Oct 8 (Reuters) – North Korea’s food situation remains perilous according to analysts and a United Nations expert who…
As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad
Middle East

As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad

BEIRUT (AP) — A trove of leaked documents confirmed that for years, Lebanon’s politicians and bankers have stowed wealth in…
Beset by inflation, Iranians struggle with high food prices
Middle East

Beset by inflation, Iranians struggle with high food prices

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mehdi Dolatyari watched with dread in recent months as once-affordable goods at his central Tehran supermarket…
Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest
World

Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — For months, Acholo Jani was told to get a COVID-19 vaccination because it might save his…
After captivity, Nigerian students seek overseas education
World

After captivity, Nigerian students seek overseas education

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Emmanuel Benson was planning to get his diploma in horticulture and landscaping from Nigeria’s Federal College…
Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon’s crises
Middle East

Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon’s crises

BEIRUT (AP) — Driving back to base after firing rockets toward Israeli positions from a border area last month, a…
Sharqiya distributes 2,537 Takaful and Karama visa cards
Business

Sharqiya distributes 2,537 Takaful and Karama visa cards

Sharqiya Governor Mamdouh Ghorab announced the distribution of 2,537 visa cards to the beneficiaries of the Takaful and Karama program.…
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