Poverty in the News

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SYRIA: Drought pushing millions into poverty - IRINnews.org

SYRIA: Drought pushing millions into povertyIRINnews.orgExperts warn, off the record, that the true figure of those living in “extreme poverty” could be higher than the 2-3 million estimate. ...Syria looks to be loosening human rights stanceNationalall 4 news articles »

Ge You stars in Chen Kaige's "Sacrifice." (Stellar Megamedia) - Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood ReporterGe You stars in Chen Kaige's "Sacrifice." (Stellar Megamedia)Hollywood ReporterChen's 1984 film “Yellow Earth” opened the world's eyes to a country suffering from extreme poverty and isolation. “We had lost everything,” he said. ...and more »

Poverty Debate Divides Along Political Lines - The Nica Times

The Nica TimesPoverty Debate Divides Along Political LinesThe Nica TimesWhile FIDEG reaffirmed the government's claim of a 7.5 percent drop in extreme poverty, many of the other indicators are less worthy of celebration. ...

More efforts needed to achieve MDGs: IMF - People's Daily Online

More efforts needed to achieve MDGs: IMFPeople's Daily OnlineIn its latest September issue of Finance and Development Magazine, the IMF pointed out in a report that extreme poverty was falling sharply, ...and more »

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