Palestine6 years ago
Israeli-besieged Gaza’s economy in free fall: World Bank
The World Bank raises alarm at the deteriorating economic situation in Gaza, calling for an immediate crisis response by the international community.
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IMF, World Bank tie aid to Lebanon to Hezbollah disarmament
Israel’s aggression inflicts $8.5 billion in economic losses on Lebanon: World Bank
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Society6 years ago
Half the world’s schools lack hygiene facilities
Nearly half the world's schools lack clean drinking water, toilets and hand-washing facilities, putting millions of children at risk of disease, experts warn.
Afghanistan6 years ago
Afghanistan’s poverty rate rises as economy suffers
Afghanistan's poverty rate has worsened sharply over the past five years as the economy has stalled and the Taliban insurgency has spread, a survey shows.
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Chad students arrested in protest over teachers’ pay cut
Chadian police have arrested more than 60 students as they protested in N'Djamena against austerity measures slashing their teachers' pay.
Business7 years ago
World Bank no longer funding fossil fuel projects
The World Bank says it will stop the financing of oil and gas exploration and production projects starting from 2019.
Syria7 years ago
War has cost Syria $226 billion: World Bank
The World Bank says war in Syria has cost the country an accumulative loss of $226 billion in GDP.
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Peru’s Congress dismisses finance minister
Peru’s Congress has dismissed the finance minister with a 88-11 no-confidence vote, a fresh blow to centrist President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
Reports8 years ago
World Bank says Ukraine economy recovering due to reforms
The World Bank has forecast a 2% GDP growth for war-torn Ukraine in 2017.
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Ukraine expects $4.5 bn from IMF in 2017
Ukraine’s National Bank says the country expects to receive another $4.5 billion from the IMF by the end of 2017.
Economy8 years ago
World Bank reports major drop in Iran’s debts
The World Bank says Iran’s foreign debts in 2015 were lower by around 64 percent compared to 2011 when the country faced a series of US-led sanctions.
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