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Thousands of deaths caused by China's coal energy

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China's industrial growth is powered by coal but mining and burning the energy source is causing health problems across the nation.
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Is China's one-child policy coming to an end?

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As China's population ages, many consider overturning the country's controversial policy.
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Making bread to fight the Taliban

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A new program aims to curb terrorism and fight the Taliban by teaching former Taliban fighters to make bread.
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In Aruba, tourism goes green

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On the tiny Caribbean island of Aruba, the booming tourism industry turns an eye to its environmental impact.
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Violent Pakistani group provides services to the poor

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A group accused of involvement in ongoing political violence and the drug trade in Pakistan has started clinics, schools and services for the poor in its community.
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Corruption in Kiev

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An American expat sets out on a difficult undertaking: to open a business in Ukraine without paying any bribes.
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Chinese cars drive into European market

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Chinese exports are finding new and lucrative markets around the world, and Chinese car companies have started getting in on the action.
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How to save endangered species

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Humans can save endangered species, according to new research, but they need to take a wide view of the problem.
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Americans influence Haiti's election

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Candidates in Haiti's upcoming election are looking to the Haitian community in the United States for both support and money.
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Fighting rabies in Bali

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The rapid spread of rabies throughout the island of Bali led Indonesian authorities to take drastic measures, and made animal-rights activists cry foul.
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