Philippine Poverty and Farm-Based Economy Have Roots in Colonial Era Decades after independence, the Philippines lacks the kind of factory economy that has lifted up other Asian nations, tying millions to farm work.
Pope, in Christmas Message, Laments Loss of Life in Israel-Hamas War In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end to the military campaign in Gaza.
Pope, in Christmas Message, Laments Loss of Life in Israel-Hamas War In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end to the military campaign in Gaza.
A Thriving Border Town Undercuts South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Mood People by the thousands risk crocodile attacks, robbery, drowning and arrest to cross the Limpopo River from Zimbabwe to South Africa, part of a booming migrant economy.
China Earthquake: In Bitter Cold, a Struggle to Help Survivors The death toll from the earthquake, in a poor, remote area, rose to 131. People who had lost their homes huddled in tents or spent the night in cars.