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Even Before Latest Violence, Thousands of Haitians Fled for US

Voice of America 

Thousands of Haitians fled their country’s economic and political instability even before the latest outbreak of violence. The first stop for many is South America, where some try to work before heading for the United States. VOA's Austin Landis met with one man on the Columbia-Panama border preparing to cross the treacherous Darien Gap. Camera: Jorge Calle

Japan’s exports grow for a third month as trade deficit sinks to $2.5 billion

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Japan’s exports have risen 7.8% in February, as shipments continued to expand in cars and electrical machinery. Government numbers released Thursday show the nation’s trade deficit sank to $2.5 billion, marking the second straight month of a deficit. Imports grew in food, medical products and computers, while declining in autos and power-generating machines. The strength in exports come as good news, coming a day after the Bank of Japan raised a key interest rate for the first time in 17 years, no longer setting it below zero.



New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

New Zealand has entered its second recession in 18 months after the latest round of GDP figures confirmed its economy contracted in the last quarter of 2023. The country’s economy shrank by 0.1% in the quarter to December, and 0.7% in per capita terms, the New Zealand’s official statistics agency, Stats NZ, announced on Thursday. The latest slip follows a 0.3% contraction in the September quarter, which fulfils the technical definition of a recession. It is New Zealand’s second recession event in the past 18 months.

Thank you, Bright!

The Punch 

• Fenerbahce reward Osayi-Samuel with new deal English clubs Leeds United and Crystal Palace and other Bright Osayi-Samuel’s suitors have been dealt a major blow in their bid to sign the Fenerbahce star after he agreed to sign a new contract, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Palace and Leeds have long been linked with a move

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Landfill Improvements Lead To 89% Reduction In Council Emissions

Scoop 

Changes to the way methane gas is captured at landfill sites have helped reduce Nelson City Council’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 89% since 2017. In 2020, Council started work to increase the number of methane ‘wells’ at landfill ...





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