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Unions join Spanish farmer protests on third day
Unions join Spanish farmer protests on third day
Economy
by  AFP

Spanish farmers blocked roads across Spain on Thursday for the third day running to protest against heavy regulation and cheaper imports, with the country's main farmers' unions joining the demonstrations for the first time.

Gaza war paralyses Israeli tourism for third year
Gaza war paralyses Israeli tourism for third year
Economy
by  AFP

In Israel's biblical city of Nazareth, the basilica is empty, restaurants and shops that usually thrive on Christian pilgrims are closed, and many hotels have been shut for months. The economy of Nazareth, set in the hills of northern Israel, is heavily dependent on Christian pilgrims, making it a bellwether for Israel's tourism industry on the whole.