Once a hub of commerce and industry in the Middle East, Syria's means of production have been destroyed by years of conflict. The country's new leaders are making economic recovery a priority. First, ...

Most of the population growth expected over the rest of the 21st century is expected to take place in Africa. These new ...

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Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Georgia was once seen as a vital island of democracy in the Caucasus. A year ago the European Union still hoped to ...

With vegetable inflation — 42.23% in October and 29.33% in November — expected to soften on the back of improved winter season supplies, two main commodities of concern remain: wheat and edible oils.

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