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"Climate Crisis Won't Lead To Humanity's Demise": Bill Gates
Climate change "will not lead to humanity's demise," billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said in a long memo in which he argued that tackling global disease and poverty will help prepare the planet's poorest for a warming world.
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Switched At Birth: Poor Japan Lorry Driver, 60, Discovers He's Heir To Millionaire Family
Presiding judge Masatoshi Miyasaka ruled in favour of the lorry driver, stating he was robbed of the life he rightfully deserved.
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'Watching New York From Sky': Indian Man Shares American Dream With Parents, Video Viral
In the video shared on Instagram, the techie took his parents to the 104th floor of One World Trade Centre, overlooking the beautiful New York skyline.
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Women Face Higher Risk From AI In Workforce Than Men: UN Report
Nearly 28 per cent of jobs held by women worldwide are at risk from artificial intelligence, compared to 21 per cent of men's jobs, according to a United Nations report.
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Why Brazil Chose One Of Its Poorer Cities For UN Climate Talks
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and much of the world's troubles will be right in their faces - by design.
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World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Why June 12 Matters For Children's Rights
Observed on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour highlights the urgent need to end child exploitation worldwide, advocating education and safety for all children.
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India's Poverty Rate Likely To Decline Further To 4.6% In 2024: Report
India's poverty continues to decline steadily, with the poverty rate likely to fall to 4.6 per cent in 2024, estimates a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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Extreme Poverty Rate Drops To 5.3% From 27.1% In India: World Bank Report
About 75.24 million people were living in extreme poverty in India during 2022-23, a massive drop from 344.47 million in 2011-12.
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"Pineapples Like Potatoes": Syrian Fruit Vendor As Fruits Return To Market
After decades of poverty and isolation under the Assad dynasty, imported fruits like pineapples, kiwis and mangoes are available again in Syria's bustling markets.
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What World Bank Report Said On Rising Poverty In Pakistan
The study suggests that, while moving forward, Pakistan should improve its domestic revenue mobilisation and public expenditure efficiency.
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Number Of UK Children Living In Poverty Highest In 20 Years
The number of children living in poverty in the UK reached a new record, according to data published Thursday, as the government faces a storm of criticism over plans to cut welfare payments.
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Argentina's Soaring Poverty And What President Javier Milei Is Doing About It
Argentina, a nation once ranked among the wealthiest in the world, has found itself grappling with severe economic challenges over 25 years. Then, one year ago, provocative libertarian economist Javier Milei was inaugurated as its new president.
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G20 Leaders To Discuss Climate, Tax, Donald Trump's Comeback In Brazil
G20 leaders gather in Brazil on Monday to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could yet be upended by Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.
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Sri Lankan President's Party Wins Majority, Has Complex History With India
The sweeping mandate to the left coalition underlines widening support for his leftist policies, giving him the power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island nation struggling to emerge from the worst financial crisis.
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"Climate Crisis Won't Lead To Humanity's Demise": Bill Gates
Climate change "will not lead to humanity's demise," billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said in a long memo in which he argued that tackling global disease and poverty will help prepare the planet's poorest for a warming world.
-
Switched At Birth: Poor Japan Lorry Driver, 60, Discovers He's Heir To Millionaire Family
Presiding judge Masatoshi Miyasaka ruled in favour of the lorry driver, stating he was robbed of the life he rightfully deserved.
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'Watching New York From Sky': Indian Man Shares American Dream With Parents, Video Viral
In the video shared on Instagram, the techie took his parents to the 104th floor of One World Trade Centre, overlooking the beautiful New York skyline.
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Women Face Higher Risk From AI In Workforce Than Men: UN Report
Nearly 28 per cent of jobs held by women worldwide are at risk from artificial intelligence, compared to 21 per cent of men's jobs, according to a United Nations report.
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Why Brazil Chose One Of Its Poorer Cities For UN Climate Talks
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and much of the world's troubles will be right in their faces - by design.
-
World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Why June 12 Matters For Children's Rights
Observed on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour highlights the urgent need to end child exploitation worldwide, advocating education and safety for all children.
-
India's Poverty Rate Likely To Decline Further To 4.6% In 2024: Report
India's poverty continues to decline steadily, with the poverty rate likely to fall to 4.6 per cent in 2024, estimates a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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Extreme Poverty Rate Drops To 5.3% From 27.1% In India: World Bank Report
About 75.24 million people were living in extreme poverty in India during 2022-23, a massive drop from 344.47 million in 2011-12.
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"Pineapples Like Potatoes": Syrian Fruit Vendor As Fruits Return To Market
After decades of poverty and isolation under the Assad dynasty, imported fruits like pineapples, kiwis and mangoes are available again in Syria's bustling markets.
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What World Bank Report Said On Rising Poverty In Pakistan
The study suggests that, while moving forward, Pakistan should improve its domestic revenue mobilisation and public expenditure efficiency.
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Number Of UK Children Living In Poverty Highest In 20 Years
The number of children living in poverty in the UK reached a new record, according to data published Thursday, as the government faces a storm of criticism over plans to cut welfare payments.
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Argentina's Soaring Poverty And What President Javier Milei Is Doing About It
Argentina, a nation once ranked among the wealthiest in the world, has found itself grappling with severe economic challenges over 25 years. Then, one year ago, provocative libertarian economist Javier Milei was inaugurated as its new president.
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G20 Leaders To Discuss Climate, Tax, Donald Trump's Comeback In Brazil
G20 leaders gather in Brazil on Monday to discuss fighting poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could yet be upended by Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.
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Sri Lankan President's Party Wins Majority, Has Complex History With India
The sweeping mandate to the left coalition underlines widening support for his leftist policies, giving him the power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island nation struggling to emerge from the worst financial crisis.
