International Monetary Fund (IMF) last Thursday announced that a preliminary staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan government had been reached for a four-year arrangement to provide a $US2.9 billion loan facility, subject to the approval of the IMF the executive board.
IMF announces preliminary bailout loan agreement with Sri Lanka
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US imposes fresh sanctions on companies involved in oil trade with Iran
After a recent visit to Iran, UN special rapporteur for human rights Alena Douhan claimed that US sanctions have gravely affected the lives of common Iranians and were even responsible for a significant number of deaths in the country
US imposes fresh sanctions on companies involved in oil trade with Iran
Queen’s Speech: UK to ban boycott campaigns in blow to BDS supporters
The controversial bill has been opposed by dozens of British rights groups who campaign against Israeli occupation and for the rights of Palestinians
Queen’s Speech: UK to ban boycott campaigns in blow to BDS supporters
More Afghans Going Hungry, Fewer Jobs Available – World Bank
Forget ‘BRI debt trap’ – US controlled World Bank / IMF is the REAL debt trap
Forget the fake Western claims about China’s Belt & Road Initiative: the US controlled World Bank and International Monetary Fund have been bankrupting and enslaving developing nations with crippling debt, “austerity” and financial colonialism for 70 years.
Forget ‘BRI debt trap’ – US controlled World Bank / IMF is the REAL debt trap
Class Struggle Built the Welfare State!
By Asbjørn Wahl
The welfare state wasn’t created by enlightened dialogue or “sensible” moderate politics. It was a concession won by workers against bosses through decades of struggle.
Class Struggle Built the Welfare State!
Ms. Cat’s Chronicles 