Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s support of a gas price increase signals a potential crackdown on demonstrations.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Economic Crisis Looms as Protests Rage in Lebanon
After a monthlong political crisis, Lebanon faces an economic one, too, as the effects of long-term policies crash into citizens’ lives.
How Bad Is China’s Debt? A City Hospital Is Asking Nurses for Loans
The city of Ruzhou spent big, then used its health care workers to raise money, as local governments look for ways to keep the economy going.
French Baguettes From a Vending Machine? ‘What a Tragedy.’
In a country where it is said: “Without bread, there is no more life,” local bakeries are disappearing quickly.
Hong Kong Falls Into Recession; Protesters Defy Mask Ban on Halloween
The Chinese territory’s economy shrank sharply in recent months, officials said on a day when the traditional wearing of masks became especially provocative.
Hong Kong Falls Into Recession as Protesters Dress Up for Halloween
The Chinese territory’s economy shrank sharply in recent months, officials said on a day when wearing masks became politically provocative.
Britain Hasn’t Named 39 Dead in a Truck. But in Vietnam, They Know.
For the poor in Vietnam, human smuggling offers a chance at a better life. “If an electrical pole had legs, it would go too.”
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.