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Coronavirus pandemic and the overlooked homeless
If infected, they will not only have difficulty getting medical treatment but could also find it impossible to isolate themselves.
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Lebanon's economic crisis felt in city of Tripoli
World Bank has warned poverty will rise by a further 50 percent if financial crisis continues.
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Homelessness has more than doubled in Toronto since 2021, says survey
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Toronto has more than doubled in the last three years to more than 15,000, according to a street needs assessment conducted in October.
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Peru’s President doubles her salary amid record-low approval ratings
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has sparked outrage by approving a 100% salary increase for herself, despite facing the lowest public approval in the nation’s recent history. The move has intensified political tensions and public protests.
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Hunger and poverty threaten India’s economy
Nearly 40% of India’s population consumes fewer calories than recommended for a healthy lifestyle, highlighting a critical issue with significant economic repercussions. Despite rising average calorie intake figures in urban areas and a...
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Pakistan unveils new budget as citizens struggle with inflation and unemployment
Pakistan’s new budget raises defense spending amid a worsening economic crisis.
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Pakistan braces for more economic hardship as IMF loan conditions bite
Pakistan prepares annual budget amid economic crisis. Citizens struggle with inflation as govt claims recovery, but many remain sceptical.
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Where are children more vulnerable to poverty in the EU?
In 2024, children faced a higher risk of poverty or social exclusion than adults. However, there was a small decrease of 0.6% in the number of children facing this risk in the EU from 2023 to 2024.
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Six British Muslims sail to Saudi Arabia for Hajj in 59-day sea journey
Six British men complete a 59-day sea journey to Saudi Arabia – sailing to perform Hajj on a sailboat from the United Kingdom.
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Blues Traveler headlines 914Cares benefit in Port Chester tonight
The organization is set to deliver 1 million diapers and 6,000 bags of clothes to those in need.
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2025 ALICE Report: Number of people struggling to get by hits record numbers
The number of households struggling to make ends meet in the Hudson Valley is reaching record numbers. That's according to new data from the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, along with its research partner United For ALICE.
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Why Pakistan can't stop child marriages
It's illegal to marry before the age of 16 in Pakistan, yet the country is home to almost 19 million child brides.#TOIDWNews #Pakistan #child
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Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens amid economic struggles
Worsening insecurity, climate change and tough economic conditions are pushing millions deeper into poverty in Nigeria.
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They once lived the 'gangster life.' Now they tackle food insecurity in Kenya's slums
Young men who once lived the “gangster life” in Kenya's capital have become farmers with a social mission. Now, they grow food, feed neighbourhood children and run other projects.
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Conference in P.E.I. urges Canada to ACT on basic income guarantee
Women's Network P.E.I. is hosting a conference at Holland College this week called ACT BIG, which stands for Advocating Canada Towards a Basic Income Guarantee. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with Tracy Smith-Carrier, a...
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B.C. hires $150K consultant to advise on the future of Downtown Eastside
B.C.'s opposition is questioning why the province has quietly hired a former Ontario cabinet minister as the new Downtown Eastside 'czar,' at a sizable cost. As Katie DeRosa reports, critics argue the secrecy around the appointment could...
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Child labour crisis: UN calls for urgent global action
At the United Nations, world leaders called for urgent, united action to end this crisis of child labour
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A 'defeat for MAGA Catholics'
Parallels between Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV suggest the new pontiff will continue his predecessor's focus on progressive issues, says Michael Swan, former associate editor of The Catholic Register. 'This is a defeat for MAGA...
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Advocates urge next government to improve Canada Disability Benefit
As the federal election campaign enters the final stretch, advocates are urging the next government to improve the Canada Disability Benefit not only by increasing the payments but ensuring provinces don’t claw money back.
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Food First N.L. hopes provincial budget can improve effort to combat food insecurity
Josh Smee, CEO of Food First N.L., says the effort to combat food insecurity in Newfoundland and Labrador is productive, but still isn't enough to make a big change. Ahead of Wednesday's provincial budget, Smee outlined improvements he...
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Lesotho reels under hefty US tariffs that could hurt diamond industry
The small African kingdom of Lesotho has been hit with a 50 percent US tariff – the highest on the continent. Most of its population lives in poverty, and the tariffs are likely to worsen the situation.
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Starmer Slams Badenoch For 'Echoing Kremlin Talk' In Heated UK Parliament Clash
In a fiery exchange, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of "echoing Kremlin talking points". The clash underscores deepening tensions in British politics, with Starmer framing Badenoch’s rhetoric as...
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China steps into Africa's 'great green wall' plan
China is stepping in to support Africa’s Great Green Wall, a massive 7,700km project aimed at combating desertification in the Sahara. Launched by the African Union in 2007, the initiative has struggled due to funding shortages and...
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IMF review of Pakistan's economic recovery bailout due
Pakistan's finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said an IMF delegation will visit the country next week. The first assessment of the $7 billion rescue package is scheduled for March. Last summer, as part of its economic recovery strategy,...