Oct 19th, 2008 · The financial crisis stands to have a significant impact on poorer nations that are largely dependent on foreign aid. Instead of cash contributions, one expert says that other means, such as lowering trade barriers, could be a feasible solution.
Jun 12th, 2008 · The neighborhoods of North Minneapolis have long been a bit rougher and poorer than the rest of the city. With mortgage foreclosures soaring, abandoned houses are compounding the crime problem.
Jan 2nd, 2008 · New Jersey requires towns to build affordable housing. But for decades the wealthiest suburban towns were paying poorer urban areas to build their affordable housing units for them. Now some lawmakers are trying to force municipalities to build affordable housing units.
Nov 27th, 2007 · People in developing countries are at a particular disadvantage when it comes to their health. A new United Nations report details how those in poorer nations are more likely to suffer health problems caused by climate change than people in developed countries.
Jul 26th, 2007 · A notorious Indian bandit was shot dead by police in India this week. The bandit, known as Dadua, had evaded capture for decades. He was wanted for murder, kidnapping and extortion. Indian history is filled with tales of Robin Hood-like bandits who are supported by the poorer castes of society.
Jun 12th, 2007 · Some of the biggest tariffs in the U.S. are on shoes. And, oddly enough, the cheaper the shoes, the higher the tariff -- so poorer people pay a larger share. Even so, an effort in Congress to get rid of the shoe tariffs might not succeed.
Oct 16th, 2006 · The School of the Future, a much-anticipated high-tech high school, opened its doors last month in one of Philadelphia's poorer neighborhoods. Designed with input from Microsoft the school uses the latest technology to teach students the fundamentals.
May 16th, 2006 · On average, rural Chinese are poorer than their cousins in the city. But one village a few hours' drive away from Shanghai has come up with its own route to prosperity -- and other areas hope to learn from it.