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La Bolita, Cuban Lottery Offering Hope In Tough Times
Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.
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How China's Record Decline In Marriages Is Impacting Its Economic Growth
China's population, the second-largest in the world, is aging rapidly, with roughly 300 million citizens - equivalent to the entire US population expected to enter retirement in the coming decade.
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9 Million Ethiopian Children Forced Out Of School: How To End The Crisis
More than nine million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.
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US Issues $25-Million Bounty On Venezuela President On Day Of His Oath
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose nearly 12 years in office have been marked by deep economic and social crisis, was sworn in for a third term on Friday, despite a six-month-long election dispute.
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S Jaishankar, UAE Counterpart To Hold Strategic Talks Today, Syria On Agenda
India and the UAE will look to further their already-strong strategic partnership to an all-time high when S Jaishankar and his counterpart Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet in Delhi today for a comprehensive strategic dialogue.
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West Asia Crisis Impacts India's Goal To Be $35 Trillion Economy By 2047: Ex-Envoy
India's goal of becoming a $35 trillion economy by 2047 hinges on regional stability, said Ajay Bisaria, Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan.
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'Surprised To See A Nation Begging For...': Indian Navy Chief On Pak Navy
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Monday expressed concerns about Pakistan getting equipment and weapon support from China saying it is very surprising how an economy that is "faltering and begging" for international assistance.
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Cash-Strapped Pak Cuts 150,000 Jobs, Dissolves 6 Ministries As Part Of IMF Deal
In an effort to minimise administrative expenditures, cash-strapped Pakistan on Sunday announced to abolish about 150,000 government posts, close six ministries, and merge two others, as part of reforms agreed upon with the IMF under USD 7 billion lo
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Sri Lanka's First Leftist President Sworn In After Landslide Election Win
Sri Lanka's first leftist president was sworn into office Monday vowing to restore public faith in politics after anger over the island nation's unprecedented economic crisis propelled him to a landslide poll win.
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Sri Lanka Elections: A Look At The 5 Key Candidates And What They Stand For
Sri Lanka, which is slowly recovering from its worst-ever economic crisis, will vote to elect the next President on Saturday.
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"Will Work Openly Like Any Man": How Pak Women Are Facing Economic Crisis
According to the United Nations, just 21 percent of women participate in Pakistan's work force, most of them in the informal sector and almost half in rural areas working in the fields.
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Is Great Britain Still Great? Millions Face Hunger As Poverty Crisis Escalates
The once-dominant British Empire has seen its global influence wane significantly, with India now surpassing the UK as the world's fifth-largest economy.
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Russia Extends Petrol Exports Ban Until 2025 To "Maintain Stable Situation"
The Russian government announced Wednesday that it was reintroducing a ban on petrol exports for another six months to "maintain a stable situation" on the domestic fuel market after major price hikes.
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Taliban Mark 3 Years In Power Since Afghanistan Takeover With Military Show
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces.
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Bangladesh's Power Demand Rises 7% Amid Protests And Economic Halt
Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat.
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La Bolita, Cuban Lottery Offering Hope In Tough Times
Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.
-
How China's Record Decline In Marriages Is Impacting Its Economic Growth
China's population, the second-largest in the world, is aging rapidly, with roughly 300 million citizens - equivalent to the entire US population expected to enter retirement in the coming decade.
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9 Million Ethiopian Children Forced Out Of School: How To End The Crisis
More than nine million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.
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US Issues $25-Million Bounty On Venezuela President On Day Of His Oath
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose nearly 12 years in office have been marked by deep economic and social crisis, was sworn in for a third term on Friday, despite a six-month-long election dispute.
-
S Jaishankar, UAE Counterpart To Hold Strategic Talks Today, Syria On Agenda
India and the UAE will look to further their already-strong strategic partnership to an all-time high when S Jaishankar and his counterpart Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet in Delhi today for a comprehensive strategic dialogue.
-
West Asia Crisis Impacts India's Goal To Be $35 Trillion Economy By 2047: Ex-Envoy
India's goal of becoming a $35 trillion economy by 2047 hinges on regional stability, said Ajay Bisaria, Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan.
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'Surprised To See A Nation Begging For...': Indian Navy Chief On Pak Navy
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Monday expressed concerns about Pakistan getting equipment and weapon support from China saying it is very surprising how an economy that is "faltering and begging" for international assistance.
-
Cash-Strapped Pak Cuts 150,000 Jobs, Dissolves 6 Ministries As Part Of IMF Deal
In an effort to minimise administrative expenditures, cash-strapped Pakistan on Sunday announced to abolish about 150,000 government posts, close six ministries, and merge two others, as part of reforms agreed upon with the IMF under USD 7 billion lo
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Sri Lanka's First Leftist President Sworn In After Landslide Election Win
Sri Lanka's first leftist president was sworn into office Monday vowing to restore public faith in politics after anger over the island nation's unprecedented economic crisis propelled him to a landslide poll win.
-
Sri Lanka Elections: A Look At The 5 Key Candidates And What They Stand For
Sri Lanka, which is slowly recovering from its worst-ever economic crisis, will vote to elect the next President on Saturday.
-
"Will Work Openly Like Any Man": How Pak Women Are Facing Economic Crisis
According to the United Nations, just 21 percent of women participate in Pakistan's work force, most of them in the informal sector and almost half in rural areas working in the fields.
-
Is Great Britain Still Great? Millions Face Hunger As Poverty Crisis Escalates
The once-dominant British Empire has seen its global influence wane significantly, with India now surpassing the UK as the world's fifth-largest economy.
-
Russia Extends Petrol Exports Ban Until 2025 To "Maintain Stable Situation"
The Russian government announced Wednesday that it was reintroducing a ban on petrol exports for another six months to "maintain a stable situation" on the domestic fuel market after major price hikes.
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Taliban Mark 3 Years In Power Since Afghanistan Takeover With Military Show
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces.
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Bangladesh's Power Demand Rises 7% Amid Protests And Economic Halt
Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat.
