Category: Asia

Asia facing unprecedented food shortage, UN report says

Major investment in irrigation systems needed to feed population expected to grow by 1.5 billion over next 40 years

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Heavy rains flood camps for displaced Sri Lankans

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Heavy rains have caused havoc in camps housing nearly 300,000 people displaced by war in

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In India swine flu panic spreads faster than virus

NEW DELHI, India -- The streets of the western city of Pune were half-empty, schools in Mumbai were ordered

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300 children sick with lead poisoning in China

Video: 300 children sick with lead poisoning in China.

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Global, U.S. drought anticipated

IN INDIA Excessive irrigation and the unrelenting thirst of tens of millions of people are causing groundwater levels in

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Northern China suffers severe drought

Video: Northern China suffers severe drought.

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Wildfires spread to Indonesian conservation forests

INDONESIA: Forest fires in Central Kalimantan have escalated and spread to natural resources-rich conservation areas. Early warning official at

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Thousands of troops help Morakot rescue effort

Video: Thousands of troops help Morakot rescue effort.

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Monks open their doors to victims of Morakot

Video: Monks open their doors to victims of Typhoon Morakot.

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Funerals begin for victims of Morakot

Video: Funerals begin for victims of Morakot.

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