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Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses a news conference after an European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 16, 2015. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Learn German or Lose Benefits, Berlin Tells Migrants
Learn German or lose benefits, says a new law that has been discussed in Germany on Thursday by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition government. The law compels migrants granted residence rights to show willingness to integrate into the society hosting them by...Caption:
A general view of Kuwait City in this November 10, 2012 file photo. (Reuters/Stephanie Mcgehee/Files)
Kuwait’s budget surplus makes austerity a hard sell
Kuwait, Bloomberg—Kuwait’s budget surplus adds up to almost 40,000 US dollars per citizen, one reason it’s hard to convince people like Nouf Mohammed that the government should spend less on services and subsidies for her. Mohammed, 36, an accountant, says...Caption:
Saudi students attend a computer class at King Saud University in Riyadh October 30, 2002. The Saudi Labor Ministry announced a unemployment benefits scheme on Monday designed to attract young entrants to the labor market to work in sector companies. (Reuters/Ali Jarekji)
Saudi Cabinet approves benefits scheme
Dammam, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Saudi Cabinet approved an unemployment benefits scheme for Saudi workers on Monday during a meeting headed by Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The new scheme will provide benefits for up to...Caption:
U.S. Defense Secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discuss the Defense Department’s FY2014 budget request, which will form a considerable part of US expenditure. Source: AFP/Getty Images/Mark Wilson