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Iran's Economy Feels Sting of Sanctions Iranian traders and consumers say the country's economy is under increasing strain after the latest sanctions against Tehran, describing spreading pain from inflation, joblessness and mounting shortages. online.wsj.com |
Merkel: Multicultural society has failed Attempts to build a multicultural society in Germany have "utterly failed", Chancellor Angela Merkel says, calling on immigrants to learn German to integrate. bbc.co.uk |
More Stars for Japan's Culinary Crown The new Michelin guide for Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, published Friday in Japan affirms the nation's status as a top foodie capital, even as its economic and political standing diminishes. online.wsj.com |
More species slide to extinction One fifth of animal and plant species are threatened by extinction, a global study warns, but conservation efforts have pulled some back from the brink. bbc.co.uk |