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The Cradle: a journalist-driven publication

James Porteous 2 September 2021 0 Comment

The Cradle is a wonderful journalist-driven publication covering West Asia, representing tens of millions of regional voices not heard in the world’s English-language media. 02 September 2021 | James Porteous | Clipper Media I...

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World military spending rises to almost $2 trillion in 2020

James Porteous 26 April 2021 0 Comment

In 2020 US military expenditure reached an estimated $778 billion, representing an increase of 4.4 per cent over 2019. 26 Apr 2021 | Relief Web | Original Link | PDF World military spending rises...

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In Cuba, where ‘nothing is easy,’ some get paid to stand in line

James Porteous 14 April 2021 0 Comment

Sanctions and covid have led to unending lines for everything. Some Cubans will stand in line, for a price. 13.04.2021 | Andreas Knobloch | DW (original link) Shopping for groceries has long been a...