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(South Africa) South Africa’s economy shrank by most in century last year (Al Jazeera)

Prinesha Naidoo South Africa’s economy contracted the most in a century in 2020 as restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic ravaged output...

(Global Growth) ‘More jabs, more jobs’: OECD boosts forecast for global growth (Al Jazeera)

The OECD boosted its forecast for global growth this year to 5.6 percent, but says a lot will depend on the race between vaccines...

(Mediterranean) Dozens drown as two boats sink off Tunisia in latest Med tragedy (Al Jazeera)

All victims from sub-Saharan African countries; Tunisian coastguard rescues 165 others on route to the Italian island of Lampedusa as search for more survivors...

(Syria/Arab League/UAE) US sanctions challenge Syria’s Arab League return: UAE (Al Jazeera)

UAE foreign minister calls for return of Syria to the Arab League, saying it is in the interest of Damascus and other Arab countries. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/9/us-sanctions-challenge-syrias-return-to-arab-fold-says-uae

(Iraq/Pope Francis) Pope Francis’s visit to Iraq: Beyond the symbolism (Al Jazeera)

Ibrahim Al-Marashi Interfaith dialogue is important, but the fate of Iraqi minorities is hinged on the success of state-building in Iraq. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/3/9/pope-franciss-visit-to-iraq-beyond-the-symbolism

(Pakistan) Ending Pakistan’s epidemic of enforced disappearances (Al Jazeera)

Nasrullah Baloch Thousands of Pakistan’s Baloch have been abducted by security forces. Will Prime Minister Imran Khan act to find our loved ones? https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/3/9/addressing-pakistans-epidemic-of-forced-disappearances

(Senegal) In Pictures: Violent clashes continue in Senegal (Al Jazeera)

Protesters waved the Senegalese flag and torched a car during the rally after opposition leader was charged with rape. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/3/9/in-pictures-protesters-clash-with-police-in-senegal

(USA/Yemen) US to Yemen’s Houthis: Stop attacking, start negotiating (Al Jazeera)

Washington calls Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ‘unacceptable’ and urges the Yemeni group to engage in political process. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/9/us-says-yemens-houthis-have-to-stop-attacks-on-saudi-arabia

(Climate Change) Why climate change means the Louvre’s treasures could no longer be safe in Paris (WEF)

Melissa Godin The world's largest and most visited museum, the Louvre in Paris, has started to move its many treasures to protect them from climate...

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