Poor
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| Originally published | 2005 |
| Authors | Idris Ali |
| Genres | Psychological Fiction |
| Political Fiction | |
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| ID | 2149446 |
About Poor
"This is your last day. Be strong. Don't hesitate. Cut and run. An exit with no return. "Idris Ali's confessional novel opens with these words, spoken on an unbearably hot August afternoon in downtown Cairo, where the Nubian narrator has just decided, once and for all, to end his life. . . .
South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome
... Rich, Poor...
Sudan conflict: Looting spree in Khartoum as homeowners flee
...By Zeinab Mohammed SalihKhartoumFrom high-heeled shoes to TV sets, designer clothes to fava beans - goods looted from homes and businesses in wealthier parts of Sudan s war-hit capital are now flaunted in some of its Poorest neighbourhoods...
Supermoon: What is it and how can I see it?
... Will clouds in the UK spoil the fun? Potentially - Poor weather conditions this evening could make it difficult to catch a glimpse of the supermoon, according to BBC Weather, with an area of low pressure throwing in cloud and rain from the west...
Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door
... Time and time again we have seen the same problems - Poor accessibility, a lack of carers, stretched mental health services and unsuitable care packages preventing people from living fulfilling lives...
How this man helped prevent a revenge murder
... By 2020, the murder rate in Austin and Garfield Park - Poor, mostly African-American neighbourhoods on the city s west side - climbed to more than 1 in 1,000, making them some of the most dangerous urban neighbourhoods in the country...
Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'
... And conditions at the property are Poor - she can t shower because water leaks into the neighbours flat...
Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman
... Many of those were elderly, or Poor - or, like Ira and Valeri, had sick relatives who refused to leave...
Ukraine war: Defying Russian onslaught in city 'at the end of the world'
... Just a tenth of its residents - mostly elderly or Poor - remain...
South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome
South Africa 's Rugby Union Team are Back Home from France after winning the World Cup for a record fourth time.
The Team were met at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd on Tuesday.
South Africa is The Most successful Team at the World Cup after winning four titles in eight appearances.
Captain Siya Kolisi greeted supporters at The Airport with the Webb Ellis Cup, won on Saturday after.
He told a press conference on Tuesday in Johannesburg: " We made a decision that we had already one the World Cup in 2019 - it's not About Us as players anymore.
" We wanted to make sure that this one is for The People of South Africa . This one is for every single person in South Africa . Rich, Poor . . it doesn't matter where you come from. "
The Arrivals hall at OR Tambo had been packed for hours before The Team - nicknamed the Springboks - Landed , with fans dancing, waving flags and singing The National anthem.
Such is The Word Cup spirit in South Africa that Gautrain, the high-speed commuter train linking Johannesburg to the capital, Pretoria, offered free travel to airport for eager Springbok supporters.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com