1.   The restrictions have reduced the number of attacks inside Israel but they have worsened poverty and engendered hostility in Gaza, he said.

2.   Critics maintain, however, that it will worsen poverty for millions of Americans and immigrants alike.

3.   Meanwhile, it says, the sanctions are killing hundreds of Iraqi children and worsening poverty.

4.   Sweden and France argue sanctions will only worsen the poverty that forces people to head for Europe.

5.   The isolation has worsened poverty in the district.

6.   The sanctions have triggered a food shortage, which Iraq claims is killing hundreds of children and worsening poverty.

7.   The Welfare Party rose to prominence by campaigning with promises to tackle such financial troubles as the high inflation that has eroded buying power and worsened poverty.

8.   Their poverty has been worsened by economic trends that hit the least-skilled hard.