Half had four or more. Borrowers who do not pay their card debt in full each month have to pay interest on whatever balance remains.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

"We estimate that almost half of the Somali population, 3.7 million people, are affected by this crisis and a full 2.8 million people live in the south, the most seriously affected area.

VOA: special.2011.07.23

She told U.N.delegates and women activists here that the harrowing testimony she heard only underscored for her the point that societies cannot reach their full potential if half the population, women and girls, are oppressed and subjugated.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25