western

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In the western African country of Mali, an al Qaeda affiliate and its allies are threatening to topple the ruling military junta.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Instability there could spill into neighboring states in western Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Prices in the south were roughly flat, while those in the western U.S. fell 2.9%.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"We need to focus a big regeneration project on Sheerness itself and on the towns on the western side of the island, because that will help us bring in new job opportunities," he says.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Most would trade for western goods at a nice profit and turn back at Kashgar.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri