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Floods leave 66 dead in Mozambique
At least 66 people have been killed and 141,000 affected by heavy rains that have deluged central and northern Mozambique.
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News Bulletin6 years ago
Iran's drying Lake Urmia shows signs of revival
It is one of the worst ecological disasters of recent decades, but the shrinking of Iran's great Lake Urmia finally appears to be stabilizing and officials see the start of a revival.
Economy6 years ago
Iran wheat imports down to zero amid global crisis
An official says the Iranian government needs no more wheat imports thanks to favorable crop harvest and procurement from local farmers at a time of diminishing grain stocks around the world.
Society6 years ago
World hunger levels rise for third consecutive year: UN
The United Nations (UN) says world hunger rose in 2017 for a third consecutive year, fueled by conflict and climate change and jeopardizing a global goal to end the scourge by 2030.
Afghanistan6 years ago
More Afghans displaced by drought than war: UN
A total of 275,000 people have been displaced by drought in western Afghanistan, 52,000 more than the number uprooted by conflict this year, the UN says.
China6 years ago
EIA accuses China firms over ozone-depleting gas
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has claimed that Chinese factories are illegally using ozone-depleting CFCs.
Reports6 years ago
Drought leaves devastating impacts on Iraq amber rice crop
A severe drought is tightening its grip on farmers across Iraq. Soaring temperatures and a chronic water shortage have left devastating impacts on the country’s rice production.
More6 years ago
Cuba’s storm Alberto death toll rises to 7, 2 missing
Seven people have drowned and two remain missing as a result of flooding last week in Cuba caused by storm Alberto.
Economy7 years ago
Iran faces daunting task of reviving drying gem
Since the early 1970s nature and humanity have chipped away at this gem tucked in northwestern Iran, reducing its size by about 80 percent over the past 30 years.
Iran Today7 years ago
Drought and water shortage in Iran
Statistics indicate that Iran ranks 13th among the most water-stressed countries in 2040.
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