Poverty reduction is slowing down

The basic reason why I’m not very optimistic about Africa’s growth prospects under current conditions is that the track record is extremely poor, and there’s little reason to think that…

Oil exports have been a cash cow for Russia. But revenues are dwindling, thanks to sanctions

Oil and gas exports have sustained Russia’s finances throughout its war against Ukraine. But as the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion approaches, those cash flows have suddenly dwindled to…

Tech stocks push Canada, U.S. markets higher as precious metals also rise

TORONTO — Markets in the U.S. and Canada rose on Monday, helped by gains in technology stocks. Source link

Highlights from opening day of ice dance competition

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Drone Firm EOS Shares Gyrate After Short Seller Response

A wave of government military investments around the world has bolstered defense shares over the past year. In Australia, retail investors have been buying small-cap firms tied to the theme.…

Savannah Guthrie releases new message as search for mother enters ninth day

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EPA to Scrap Landmark US Emissions Policy in Major Rollback

A move to scrap the Obama-era endangerment finding, a 2009 scientific determination that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare, is expected as early as Wednesday, according to a person…

Lindsey Vonn breaks silence after horrific crash at Olympics

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Asian benchmarks mostly rise, led by a post-election rally in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday as Japan’s benchmark topped new highs after a historic election win for the nation’s first female prime minister. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei…

Why many B.C. seniors struggle with poverty and homelessness

Half of B.C. seniors live on an after-tax income of less than $35K per year Source link