Aid arrives, but too slowly, says UN
GENEVA International aid is starting to arrive for flood-hit Pakistan, but too slowly for relief agencies...
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Life on one of the world`s most remote islands
ST HELENA The British government has postponed plans to build an airport on the tiny south Atlantic...
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Story time: Greed never pays
Once upon a time, there lived an old merchant. He was a carpet dealer and had become very rich due...
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The pain of flight
Kamila Shamsie`s latest novel Burnt Shadows is most easily described as ambitious. The narrative spans...
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Indonesian tiger catchers race against time
SUNGAI GELAM (Indonesia) Indonesia`s tiger catchers have a double job - protecting humans from tigers,...
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LETTER FROM IRAN: Let it snow
We had our first snowfall in Tehran. What can I tell you about the sense of wonder I felt. The sheer...
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A white world
As the first few flakes of crystalline white snow drift softly down from the heavy grey sky people in...
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SAFETY: In case of emergency
First aid is the first assistance or treatment given to a casualty for any injury or sudden illness...
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