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Ebola outbreak: Mali reports 3 new deaths
CBC news reports on some of the latest developments regarding the spread of Ebola across national borders in West Africa: Malian authorities on Wednesday reported three deaths believed to be linked to a new Ebola cluster, an alarming setback as … Continue reading
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Governments agree on new protections for polar bears
The Guardian reports on how, at a recent convention held in Ecuador, many world governments have agreed to implement protective measures for polar bears and other threatened species: Polar bears are among 31 species approved for greater protections by more … Continue reading
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Russia Expands Ukraine Border Presence As Rebels Killed
This article on Bloomberg Businessweek discusses recent developments regerding the conflict in Ukraine: Ukraine said Russia is expanding its military presence in rebel-held areas as pro-Russian fighters attacked Ukrainian forces with artillery after as many as 200 separatists were killed. … Continue reading
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What’s the environmental impact of modern war?
This article from the Guardian discusses the environmental impact of war in recent times: UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has called on nations to do more to protect the environment from the devastation of war. “The environment has long been … Continue reading
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India air pollution ‘cutting crop yields by almost half’
A report by the Guardian highlights the effect that air pollution is having on India’s ability to produce food: Air pollution in India has become so severe that yields of crops are being cut by almost half, scientists have found. … Continue reading
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U.N. Employee Under Treatment for Ebola in France
The New York Times reports that an employee of the U.N. is currently undergoing treatment for Ebola virus in France: France was treating a United Nations employee who contracted the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone, the health ministry said in … Continue reading
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Women Peace Builders Needed as Conflict Evolves
This article by the Inter Press Service discusses the importance of women’s involvement in building peace and resolving conflict as conflict in the world grows and the nature of conflict changes: Addressing the Security Council Tuesday, several speakers emphasized that … Continue reading
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Ebola crisis: Infections ‘slowing in Liberia’
The BBC reports on how the rate of new Ebola infections appears to be slowing down in Liberia, the country hardest-hit by the epidemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) says there has been a decline in the spread of Ebola … Continue reading
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National Grid: Britain ‘at greater risk of blackouts’ as power stations close
The Telegraph reports on how the energy infrastructure in Britain has become compromised, leading to a greater possibility of blackouts this winter: Britain’s spare power capacity will fall this winter to a seven-year low, forcing emergency measures to prevent blackouts, … Continue reading
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Ebola blood-therapy team set up
An article by the BBC discusses how an international team of researchers has been formed to establish whether the blood of Ebola survivors could be used as a treatment for people infected with the virus: An international team of scientists … Continue reading
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