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The world’s poorest countries suffer from civil wars, ethnic and sectarian strife. The world has enough wealth and resources to ensure that the entire human race enjoys a decent standard of living. But people in countries like Burundi, South Sudan and the Central African Republic continue to live in desperate poverty. In the 10 richest countries in the world the average yearly per-capita purchasing power it is over $110,000, in the 10 poorest is less than $1,500.
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8 months ago Read more at Global Finance

Over 300 World Service journalists - around 15% - are working in exile. Recent crackdowns on press freedom in Russia, Afghanistan and Ethiopia have pushed more BBC teams to relocate for their own safety. This new figure was announced at World Service Presents, a three-day series of events highlighting the courageous work of journalists around the world. Journalists are facing increasing pressure including state interference, harassment, and criminal charges.
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8 months ago Read more at BBC.com

O'Sullivan refuses red after black-spot confusion at Crucible. The Black appeared to rock in a slight depression, with O’Sullivan asking for it to be respotted several times. There was confusion though as the black appeared to eat into Bingham’s deficit in the frame.
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8 months ago Read more at Eurosport COM

The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship is set for fire into life in the coming weeks. Starting in Wales in early May, and ending in Spain in late October, the FIM World Championship will visit some epic locations including Austria, Serbia, Romania, the United States and Turkey. After the ‘fun’ Thursday evening Mitas Rocket Ride, riders begin two days of qualifying with the Blaklader Iron Road Prologue on Friday and Saturday. The fastest 500 will then take on the infamous Red Bull Erzbergrodeo
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8 months ago Read more at FIM

The Scot is taking on David Gilbert at the World Snooker Championship. Stephen Maguire punched the table in disgust Credit: PA 4 Maguire was looking to book a spot in the last four.
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8 months ago Read more at The Irish Sun

Ireland defeated South Africa 13-8 in a gruelling Pool B contest at the Stade de France. South Africa tasted defeat against Ireland early on before recovering to win the tournament. INPHO/James Crombie But it was the familiar quarter-final stumbling block.
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8 months ago Read more at Extra.ie

Ireland kick off their 2024 Para-cycling World Cup campaign in Ostend, Belgium. Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly will don the rainbow jerseys this weekend. Ireland will be represented by a strong team across both the individual and tandem events. Josephine Healion and Eve McCrystal aim to continue partnership.
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8 months ago Read more at Cycling Ireland

There are countries with more robust currencies than these two. 1. Kuwaiti Dinar The Kuwaiti dinar takes the top spot on the list of countries with the highest-value currencies globally, with 1 KWD worth US$3.26. Oman is located between the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, at the eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
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8 months ago Read more at Tempo.co English

Michael Vaughan predicts semi-finalists for ICC T20 World Cup. England, South Africa, Australia, West Indies and USA have already declared their squads for the tournament. Australia have also unveiled their squad on Monday.
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8 months ago Read more at Hindustan Times

India will start their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on 5 June. Team India officially announced its 15-member squad for the World Cup. Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain. Rishabh Pant has also made a return to the squad. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are the specialist spinners.
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8 months ago Read more at Firstpost