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Israel suffers water crisis after five years of drought
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Israel is experiencing a water crisis after suffering five years of drought.
It's an issue affecting farmers and tourism - but the government's solution to increase desalination has not been welcomed by...
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Focus on Arab trade at Berlin conference
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German companies and institutions have been long-term business partners for the Arab world, and are well known in the region for their high-quality services.
Represenatives from business gathered in...
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Israel suffers water crisis after five years of drought
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Israel is experiencing a water crisis after suffering five years of drought.
It's an issue affecting farmers and tourism - but the government's solution to increase desalination has not been welcomed by...
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UKRAINE: ODESSA: BEACHES CLOSED TO COMBAT SPREAD OF CHOLERA
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More than half of the beaches in the major Ukrainian port and tourist resort of Odessa on the Black Sea have been closed by local authorities as part of nationwide measure to combat the spread of cholera.
The main outbreak...
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Meeting of world employment ministers wraps up
1. Various of French labour and employment minister, Xavier Bertrand arriving for news conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (French) Xavier Bertrand, French labour and employment minister:
"We are going to exchange our experiences and we''''ve also...
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Altered levels of rainfall change farming conditions in Australia
Bunbartha, Northern Victoria, February 2, 2008
1. Orchard of nashi pears
2. Close-up Forelle pears
3. Close-up sprinkler
4. Wide of pear trees
5. Close-up of Nashi pears
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) John Karl, Fruit Grower, Bunbartha Fruit...
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Californians increased water consumption this year during the severe drought, despite pleas from the governor to conserve, fallowed farm fields and reservoirs that are quickly draining, according to a report released Tuesday. (July 15)
Californians increased water consumption this year during the severe drought, despite pleas from the governor to conserve, fallowed farm fields and reservoirs that are quickly draining, according to a report released Tuesday.
The State...
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African farmer wins international award for harvesting rain water
1. Wide homestead
2. Close up of farmer Zephaniah Phiri Maseko reading a book about himself
3. Wide of Maseko reading
4. Pipes that drain water from slope
5. Close up of pipes
6. Wide pan of slope
7. Close of dug out that holds...
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SE Iraq faces cholera outbreak, hospital pix
1. Wideshot of entrance to Al-Pahreer Hospital
2. Woman carrying child into hospital
3. Hospital sign written in Arabic
4. Various of man holding child in hospital corridor
5. Children's ward
6. Woman with baby who is a suspected cholera...
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California water resources director announced Friday that water will not be allocated to agencies that serve 25 million people and nearly one million acres of farmland. The decision could have a national impact. (Jan. 31)
Amid California's most crippling drought of modern times, state officials on Friday announced they will not allocate water to agencies that serve 25 million people and nearly 1 million acres of farmland.
The announcement marks the first...
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Treatment plant struggles to cope with water pollution in Tigris River
IRAQ WATER POLLUTIONSOURCE: AP TELEVISIONRESTRICTIONS: MIDDLE EAST EXTRA CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 2:42SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionBaghdad, Iraq - 8 April 20151. Various of Tigris River with abandoned boats2. Mid of abandoned boats with debris...
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Santa Barbara's reservoir will be mostly dry by summer. So the city is considering an expensive alternative: reopening a mothballed desalination plant to keep faucets flowing. (May 5)
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SOUNDBITE (English) Joshua Haggmark, Water manager, Santa Barbara
"The 5-inch floppy here and the tape drive. Hehe."
THIS MOTHBALLED CONTROL ROOM... COMPLETE WITH A 5-AND-1/4-INCH floppy...
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US Secretary of State heckled at summit as he make speech
1. Powell approaching lectern
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Colin Powell, US Secretary of State:
"Ladies and gentlemen, President Bush and the American people have an enduring commitment to sustainable development. The American soul has always...
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WRAP Chinese aid arrives, medical camp, Sharif; aerials, villages, ICRC comments
Muzzaffar Gharr, Punjab, central Pakistan
1. Various aerials of submerged fields and houses in flood water
2. Rescue boats in water approaching shore
3. Various shots of soldiers helping young and elderly people off rescue boats, handing...
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Shoes and bags made of discarded tuna skins feature in green fashion show
On the face of it, it may look like any fashion show.
But what's different about these models is that they're all wearing clothes made using eco-friendly, sustainable and ethical production methods.
For the 115 labels taking part in...
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state drought emergency asking residents to cut their water use by 20 percent. As AP Correspondent Haven Daley explains, the drought is having the biggest impact on farmers.
HEADLINE: California's Water Woes Worsen
CAPTION: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state drought emergency asking residents to cut their water use by 20 percent. As AP Correspondent Haven Daley explains, the drought...
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Latest technology steers new course for boating industry
It's one of the world's largest and oldest boat shows.
But this year the Paris Nautic Boat Show is occupying less exhibition space, which could mean a downturn in boats and revenue.
However organisers insist that the yachting business...
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Hundreds gather to protest India water crisis
Hundreds of protesters from villages around India gathered in New Delhi on Thursday to demonstrate against the government over a water crisis that has gripped parts of the nation. Sitting with empty earthen pots, the protesters called...
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Mark Ruffalo and Andy Cohen attend event to promote clean water
MARK RUFFALO AND ANDY COHEN PROMOTE CLEAN WATER Mark Ruffalo is coming off an Academy Award win for Best Picture for his latest film, "Spotlight," but just call acting his day job. The actor is a passionate and devoted environmental...
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Calif. Lifts Water Restrictions as Drought Eases
California has decided to allow hundreds of local water districts to set their own conservation goals after a wet winter eased the five-year drought in some parts of the state.The new approach approved Wednesday by the State Water...
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Cleaning up Rio ahead of world sporting events
Preparing for the World Cup and Olympics is putting Brazil's reputation on the line, while giving South America's biggest country a chance to boost its profile.
But cleaning the filthy waters surrounding Rio, where major Olympic and...
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Residents complain of contaminated tap water
LEAD IN:Baghdad residents are complaining they're getting sick because the quality of their drinking water is so bad. Some are installing small filtration systems to safeguard their family's health. STORY-LINE:The pumps, pipes and...
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Raw: Trump Tours Flint Water Treatment Plant
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus063014Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump briefly toured the Flint, Michigan water treatment facility Wednesday afternoon.The mayor of Flint, Michigan, is not happy that Donald Trump is...
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Jordan warned it is getting hotter and drier than anticipated
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Studies suggest parched Jordan is being hit hard by climate change, getting hotter and drier than previously anticipated.
In the world's most water-poor region, warning signs abound of what a failure...