Doha, Qatar: The Philippines has been hit hard by the Zika virus pandemic, which has left the country’s economy in a state of disarray.As of April 3, the Philippines has reported 2,865 confirmed Zika cases and 8,000 deaths.While some may be eager to buy an iPhone 6s or iPhone 7, most Filipinos are now sticking …
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The Palestinian territories will hold a referendum on a new border wall between Israel and the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip on December 14, the Palestinian Authority said on Monday, adding that the move was meant to “avoid the establishment of a military wall.”The Palestinian Authority called the proposed barrier a “historic moment” and …
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Posted March 08, 2018 11:00:00 The American West is home to more than a quarter of the world’s population.That’s right: more than 1 billion people.That is, about 5% of the total world population.The American West has had a lot of history.The land is rich in natural resources, and it’s also one of the most populous …
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Bicol Region in India is to be recognised as a separate region in a bid to make the region more self-sufficient, the country’s minister of state for external affairs has said.Mr G.R. Joshi said the move would ensure that “the region remains united and self-reliant, as well as being a strong economic, social and cultural …
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A reader’s guide to India:An Introduction (India: An introduction, India, 2011)A review of India: The Indian Journey by Michael BancroftA History of India by Michael J. Sullivan A New India: A History of the Nation by David J. CrouchA History and Culture of India and its People by Michael P. O’HanlonA History Of India: Its …
In many countries, the idea of regional variation has taken on greater significance in the past decade or so.Australia is no exception, and the latest census data shows a significant increase in regional variation in terms of ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity, and regional accents.The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released regional-diversity maps last week, …
Here’s what to do if you want to grow your local economy: * A more diverse U.S. workforce.This includes women and people of color.* More people in the labor force.* Increased access to education and job training.The White House is also trying to push for more funding for training, including programs aimed at people of …
In the coming days, states including Virginia and California will likely have the opportunity to decide if they want to take steps to curb their spread.The virus has hit the American Southwest, a region of more than 40 million people, and has affected at least 30 people in California and Texas.In the coming weeks, many …
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The title of the article implies that it is a question of when, not if, we will be able visit the area in which the Savanna Region is located.The article does not say when or where, but its main implication is that the area will be a bit different from its usual urban location.This is …
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In the past few years, the rise of Donald Trump has been a turning point in the political discourse in the United States.The Republican Party’s presidential candidate is a populist who has made his name with his anti-establishment rhetoric and promises to “Make America Great Again” and has made a splash by suggesting the United …
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