countries

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In 2020, England was 14th out of 42 countries - but by 2025, it was up to 9th.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Starting this summer, the West Gateway project will break ground and by summer 2028, over 12 million tons of clean beautiful coal per year will be shipped to countries all around the world,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Kozack said the shock was having an "asymmetric impact," with some developed economies and oil-exporting countries relatively cushioned while others were struggling to manage rising import bills.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“All countries affirm the future relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by the two sovereign governments,” the State Department said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

As he began talking, he read his audience a quotation from WHO: “MDR is too expensive to treat in poor countries; it detracts attention and resources from treating drug-susceptible disease.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French