Microcredit transforms poverty in Bangladesh since 1974
Muhammad Yunus founded Grameen Bank after witnessing extreme poverty in Jobra. A small loan model empowered 3.12 million Bangladeshis and expanded to 17 million borrowers in 65 countries, lifting millions from poverty while facing critics over high interest and reach.
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Grameen Bank
Iors
Grameen
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Bill Clinton
Queen Sofia
Spain
United States
Vanderbilt University
Chittagong University
Janata Bank
Saudi Arabia
Kashipur
Dhaka University
World Bank
United Nations
Global release of The Passion sparks religious debate
The Passion of the Christ expands to cinemas worldwide drawing mixed reactions from Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders. Israeli and some European churches debate anti Semitism risk while defenders praise its portrayal of Jesus life and suffering.
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Giorgos Moustakis
American College of Greece
United States
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Islamic Action Front
Jordan
Syria
Lebanon
Palestin
Shapira Films
Orly Ben Eliyahu
Yossi Klein Halevi
Jerusalem Post
France
European Union
Liberation
Paris
Britain
Germany
Charlotte Knobloch
Central Council of Jews
Miikka Ruokanen
University of Helsinki
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John Paul II
Jim Caviezel
Vatican
Jean-Marie Lustiger
Oslo
Gunnar Staalsett
Finland
Iita Sanomat
Marc
Moscow Patriarchate
Russia
Philippines
Ramon Arguelles
Mother Teresa
Manila
Gaudencio Rosales
Pew Research Center
England
Eric Delve
Church Times
Hollywood
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