Poverty
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Asia
‘Many are living from meal to meal’: Malaysian government’s claim of hardcore poverty eradication draws scepticism
Mr Kuan gave a scenario of someone earning Malaysia’s minimum wage of RM1,500 but with five children to feed. “Let’s…
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Asia
Scientists hope to bank on local vaccine as leptospirosis cases hit 5-year high in Philippines
Dr Villanueva added that labourers who serve as primary breadwinners in Filipino households are especially at risk, as they are…
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Asia
Toxic air divides Delhi between poverty and privilege
NEW DELHI: Environmental change hits the poorest the hardest, experts say, and in India’s toxic smog-filled capital that includes the…
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Sport
Meet the volunteers bent on rebuilding communities across Portugal
“I was amazed when I saw ‘Just a Change’ tackle a very big problem in Portugal.” Rundown homes and their…
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News
Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidency and promises ‘drastic’ changes
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s presidential election Sunday, swinging the…
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News
4 suspected North Korean defectors found in small boat in South Korean waters
South Korean officials say suspected North Korean defectors were found in a small wooden boat near the two Koreas’ sea…
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News
Ukraine is the spotlight at UN leaders’ gathering
UNITED NATIONS — The war in Ukraine and its visiting president take center stage at the United Nations this week,…
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Asia
Adani’s bid to remake Mumbai slum spurs residents’ doubts, favouritism claims
Maharashtra said in a submission that SecLink’s claims were “baseless” and that officials had followed “proper process” in cancelling the…
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Europe
Fact or Fake – Do only the poorest EU counties benefit from cohesion policy?
Issued on: 28/06/2023 – 14:59Modified: 28/06/2023 – 15:00 The EU’s cohesion policy is financed by member states. Richer EU countries…
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Europe
Talking Europe – ‘We have to protect EU taxpayers’ money from fraud’: EU Cohesion Commissioner
Issued on: 23/06/2023 – 15:03 Talking Europe devotes a special programme to levelling up – efforts to reduce inequalities and…
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