Bahraini Minister inspects SMC after staff shortage claimsBahrain’s Health Minister conducted a surprise inspection at Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC), following allegations of staff shortages at the country’s main hospital, two new sickle cell fatalities and reports of a patient attackin More… |
Severe 'food shocks' likely due to extreme weatherExtreme weather such as intense storms, droughts and heatwaves will cause more frequent and severe food shortages as the global climate and food supply systems change, British and American experts have warned. The pressure on the More… |
Egypt economy chiefs vow to ease shortagesEconomic ministers in Egypt's new military-backed government are pledging to ease shortages and make it easier for factories to operate, while signalling that any major reforms to repair the state's crumbling finances will be undertaken More… |
Shortages grip Libyan capital, rebels hunt GaddafiTripoli struggled with collapsing water and power supplies on Saturday as rebels now in control of most of the Libyan capital battled for towns still held by Muammar Gaddafi's forces. Sporadic bursts of gunfire echoed around Tripoli, but More… |