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Up to 45,000 wild horses face slaughter by the U.S. government Special

Texas teacher fired for putting 4-year-old in 'monster closet'

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The Great Western Landgrab set to devour Third World: Research

As much as 227 million hectares – an area the size of Western Europe – have been sold, leased or licensed in largescale land deals in the developing world since 2001, mostly by international investors.

In the Media by Subir Ghosh - 1 comment

Kilimanjaro does not want ‘ Burundians’ Special

Dar Es Salaam - The government of Tanzania has refuted claims that refugees are being evacuated from Katumba, Mishamo and Rubumu refugee camps to pave a way for an American firm to cultivate the land.

Digital Journal Report by Juniper Russo

Facing threat to food supply, China invests in water conservation

After a Greenpeace report concluded that China's food supply would be inadequate by 2030, the Chinese government has unveiled plans to invest $30 billion in 2011 on water conservation projects.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 1 comment

Nevada considers charges in deaths of wild horses at the round-up

Reno - A Nevada district attorney is considering whether to file criminal charges against federal land managers who are accused by animal rights activists of mistreating wild horses in a roundup.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 1 comment

JetBlue plane makes emergency landing in Bermuda

A JetBlue passenger jet on a flight from Aruba to Boston made a precautionary emergency landing in Bermuda on Tuesday after a cockpit light indicated possible smoke in a rear cargo bin.

In the Media by Matt Harding

Sahara Desert is crossing the Mediterranean - Europe at risk

An Italian environmental protection organization warns that the Sahara Desert is crossing the Mediterranean and risking the habitats of 6.5 million people that live along the shores.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 9 comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger Selling Famous Landmarks to Erase Deficit

The governor of California is planning to sell government buildings and famous landmarks to raise funds in order to erase the swelling budget deficit of the state of California.

In the Media by Leo Reyes - 2 comments

Austrian village offers free land to couples to boost population

A small village in Austria wants couples to start new families to increase its shrinking population. They promise to give away free land to couples provided they live in the village for the next 10 years and give birth to at least one child.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 3 comments