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Sierra Leone struggling to recover 20 years after civil war’s end

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It was a war infamous for its cruelty, mutilations and child soldiers paid for by exports of so-called “blood diamonds” mined by slave labour. The war ended 20 years ago in Sierra Leone, but the recovery and reconciliation processes have been slow. The government is focused on fighting corruption, improving infrastructure and reducing unemployment, but significant hurdles and divisions remain. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from the capital Freetown, where, despite vast mineral riches, its eight million people remain some of the poorest in Africa. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SierraLeone

US supply chain problems cause more shortages in basic items

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President Joe Biden is being blamed for empty shelves in US supermarkets. Winter weather and the surge in Omicron cases is adding to the disruption. And as Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi reports from Maryland, the pandemic has exposed problems with deregulation for truck drivers and how their pay has been cut. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US

Lebanon protesters fear economic crisis has no end in sight

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Protesters in Lebanon are back on the streets as the country grapples with economic collapse. Many are angry with the government’s recovery plan, which they say is short of much-needed reforms. And as the crisis continues, some demonstrators fear there may be no end in sight. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Lebanon

US homeless crisis escalates as rent prices rise

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In the United States, and in California, there is increasing alarm over the number of over-fifties who find themselves living on the streets. They make up most of the more than half a million people there who are homeless. Many have been forced from their homes because they are unable to pay large increases in their rent. Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds has more from Los Angeles. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US #Homeless

Iranians struggle to buy essentials amid soaring inflation

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Iran’s inflation rate is among the world’s highest and has soared by nearly 60 percent since 2018. And while its new government says improving the economy is a priority, many people are still struggling. Al Jazeera’s @Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Iran #Economy

Lebanon public transport workers go on strike

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In Lebanon, public transport workers have been on strike as the country struggles with an economic crisis. Drivers have been blocking roads across the capital, Beirut. They are angry over increasing fuel prices and a sharp devaluation of the currency. The crisis has been caused by growing national debt and political deadlock. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Lebanon

The U.S. economy will ‘roll over very, very quickly’ in 2022: Economist

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#inflation #BuildBackBetter #Biden Mizuho Americas Chief U.S. Economist Steven Ricchiuto joins Yahoo Finance’s Jared Blikre and Karina Mitchell to discuss COVID-19, the Build Back Better plan’s failure, inflation, and consumer confidence is weighing on the economic outlook in the U.S. Don’t Miss: Valley of Hype: The Culture That Built Elizabeth Holmes WATCH HERE: Watch the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on YouTube: Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get […]

Crisis continues for China’s real estate developer Evergrande

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China’s second largest real estate developer Evergrande has been officially declared in default by credit agencies. The ramifications of this will be felt by homebuyers and millions who rely on the sector for employment. Al Jazeera’s @Katrina Yu reports from Suzhou, China. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #China #Evergrande

Saffron brings hope to Afghanistan amid economic collapse

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Farmers in western Afghanistan have just finished harvesting flowers that produce saffron. It is the world’s most expensive spice, and the crop offers hope in a country teetering on the brink of economic disaster. Al Jazeera’s @Rob McBride reports from the western province of Herat, Afghanistan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Afghanistan #Saffron

Lira crash slams Turkey’s factories, farmers and retailers

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Turkey’s president has outlined government plans to salvage the economy after the value of the Turkish lira sank to a new record low. Recep Tayyip Erdogan says low-interest rate loans and employer incentives will boost production. But high inflation is pushing up the cost of goods and making manufacturing more expensive. Al Jazeera’s @Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul, Turkey. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Turkey #Lira