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Strike by Tunisian fuel workers leads to queues and empty pumps
Middle East

Strike by Tunisian fuel workers leads to queues and empty pumps

TUNIS (Reuters) – Fuel distribution workers in Tunisia began a three-day strike on Thursday to demand higher wages, leading to…
The world’s middle class is shrinking
World

The world’s middle class is shrinking

New York (CNN Business)–America’s middle class families aren’t the only ones having a tough time these days. Middle-income households are…
Young researchers present report on slums, call for new policies
Egypt

Young researchers present report on slums, call for new policies

A research study has revealed that Egypt has slums in at least 79 areas, with 12 areas in need of…
Think tank: UK living standards back to pre-crisis level
World

Think tank: UK living standards back to pre-crisis level

British living standards are back to pre-financial crisis levels but are still slightly below their peak before the country's last…
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