Social spending
US social programs under threat with Trump’s promised government cuts
US President-elect Donald Trump is 55 days from taking office, and his administration is shaping up to reflect an agenda that would benefit the billionaire class
Debt is grinding down developing countries but there is no plan for relief
Two reports which came out last week point out that a large number of developing countries are spending more on repayment of debt than on the development of social sectors such as health and education
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- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
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