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The Market Maker: Video: The Revolution that Wasn’t Enough

The Market Maker: Video: The Revolution that Wasn’t Enough

Roger Thurow explains how the Green Revolution helped end hunger in most of the world, but stopped short of Africa.

Jul 22nd, 2009 | 0 comments | 3,107 Views
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World Links: Tsvangirai’s Wife Killed in Car Crash; U.S.-Syria Talks to Begin

World Links: Tsvangirai’s Wife Killed in Car Crash; U.S.-Syria Talks to Begin

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 6th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,114 Views
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H5N1 – Killer Flu: Map: The Spread of H5N1 Influenza in Asia

H5N1 – Killer Flu: Map: The Spread of H5N1 Influenza in Asia

Since 2003, 58 people have died of avian flu in Southeast Asia, and unofficial reports coming out of China suggest that the number may be significantly higher.

Sep 20th, 2005 | 0 comments | 1,966 Views
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