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    Tidal Waves on St. Martin’s Islands and 90 Km and Hour Winds Define Cyclone Sitrang

    Cyclone Sitrang started crossing the coast of Bangladesh between Chittagong and Barishal, with wind speeds of up to 90 km per hour by evening. Towering...
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    Indian Village Unlocks Treasure of Organic, Indigenous Farming

    The village, with more than 250 households, identified six veteran and experienced farmers who were tasked with producing their indigenous seeds and saplings. These...
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    India Among 42 Nations Censured by UN for Retaliating Against Human Rights Activists, Journalists

    The United Nations has singled out 42 countries for condemnation for retaliating against human rights activists and journalists. SouthAsian countries figuring among the 42...
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    Uttarakhand’s Green Warrior

    Despite a debilitating impairment to his hip that has aged him beyond his years, Malara has kept his passion alive and grows fodder leaves,...
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    Egypt Urged to Ensure Civil Society’s Full Participation in COP27 Climate Summit

    Civil society activists are concerned about a lack of information and transparent accreditation criteria for Egyptian NGOs, a coordinated increase in hotel tariffs, undue...
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    UN Plans a New Mobility Scheme Where Staffers will be Forced to Work Overseas

    According to UN estimates last year, the total strength of its staff worldwide is more than 315,000 with over 56 UN agencies, and approximately...
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    Civil Disobedience – How to Make Enemies and Influence People

    Radical climate groups are undeterred by risks and unpopularity as long as their message gets across. But with the effects of the climate emergency...
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    What Stray Dogs Need in Thailand: Family and Love

    Even now, there are stray dogs that keep breeding and creating more stray dogs. This is a serious ethical problem, as more and more...
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    Nepal: Foreign Minister Calls for Urgent International Climate Finance for Nepal’s Mountain Regions

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    Afghanistan: Surging Returns from Iran Overwhelm Fragile Support Systems, UN Agencies Warn

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    Meanwhile, UNHCR alongside partners is working to address the urgent needs of those arriving – food, water, shelter, protection. However its programmes are also under severe strain due to limited funding.
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