The Economist1 day agoDeposing the King of Israelverified_publisherThe EconomistAFTER WEEKS of Israel flouting America’s advice on making greater provision for civilians in Gaza, on March 14th something snapped. Chuck Schumer, …
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The Economist4 days agoA shadowy wartime economy has emerged in Gazaverified_publisherThe EconomistAfter the trauma of repeated displacement from her home in Gaza city, Suha Alam felt there was little left to lose. Having fled to Gaza’s …
The Economist4 days agoThe return of a mask stolen by Belgium is stoking violence in Congoverified_publisherThe EconomistWhenever a Belgian king takes an interest in the Congo, history looms large. In the late 19th century King Leopold II turned the territory into a …
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The EconomistThe bloodshed in Gaza is set to rage through Ramadanverified_publisherThe EconomistFOR WEEKS America has bet that a temporary ceasefire in Gaza could be agreed. The implicit deadline was Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. Now …