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'No income, no life': Jerusalem's Old City suffers as war rages
'No income, no life': Jerusalem's Old City suffers as war rages
Economy
by  AFP

The once bustling streets of Jerusalem's Old City have fallen eerily quiet, with the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas keeping away tourists and their much-needed cash. While many flights to Israel have been suspended and tour packages cancelled, a few tourists managed to reach the largely deserted Old City.

Uber, Lyft to pay $328 mn to drivers after New York state probe
Uber, Lyft to pay $328 mn to drivers after New York state probe
Economy
by  AFP

Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle a New York probe alleging that the companies "cheated" drivers, in an accord that also establishes paid sick leave, state officials announced Thursday. - Sick pay - Under the agreement Uber will pay $290 million and Lyft will pay $38 million.