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Iraq's war against Islamic State will extend into 2017

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IRAQ

The province's capital, Ramadi, fell to ISG on May 17 after the group launched a knock-out blow against embattled Iraqi Security Force (ISF) units. These units had been fighting…

Ukraine privatisation may not match expectations

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UKRAINE

As well as trying to restructure 23 billion dollars of debt in line with its IMF support plan, Ukraine must also undertake structural reforms. On May 12, Kyiv approved a list of…

Chile pension reform will not address grievances

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CHILE

Pension reform plans.

Same-sex ruling will face challenges in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

LGBTI rights in Latin America.

Maintaining Brazil growth will remain a key challenge

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BRAZIL

The reading, above market expectations, was largely supported by higher investment and household consumption amid a more benign environment of falling unemployment, inflation and…

Risks of widespread protests will endure in Costa Rica

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COSTA RICA

The move followed days of protests in response to plans for tax reforms designed to rein in the country’s burgeoning fiscal deficit.

New law will create barriers for foreign NGOs in China

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CHINA

A new law on foreign NGOs.

Russian budget plans for both resilience and growth

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RUSSIA

The budget earmarks additional funding for a six-year 'national strategy' for growth and development, yet still envisages a surplus in each of the next three years and an…

EU steel sector woes pose China challenges

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EU

The EU steel sector.

Prospects for Argentina in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Argentina in 2019.