China warns of disaster if environment protection lapses
Chinese officials warned that two decades of rapid growth have poisoned air and water and threaten public health. The State Environmental Protection Administration said over half of 21,000 chemical firms are near the Yangtze and Yellow rivers, risking drinking water for millions. Officials urged stronger law enforcement, pollution controls, and an emphasis on ecological protection in the next five-year plan, while targeting a 20 percent energy use reduction by 2006.
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China
State Environmental Protection Administration
Yangtze
Yellow
Zhou Shengjian
Civer
Russia
Chen
Zhan
National Development and Reform Commission
Songhua
Zhou
Songhue
Zhau
Israelis flock to Kadima as Israel gears for vote
In a dynamic political year Israel shifts toward Kadima after Sharon forms the centrist slate and Hamas wins Palestinian elections. Polls show limited swings despite Sharon's stroke, Ariel Sharon’s illness, and the evolving disengagement vision shaping the campaign and party realignments.
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Forward
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Hamas
Mina Zemach
Dahaf Research Institute
Vision
Mireast
Gaza
Keren
Bird Olmert
Olmeri
Olmert
Reuven Hazan
Hebrew University
Dubai port deal sinks amid Arab-West tensions
Dubai's grand $3 billion World project and palm islands face backlash as Washington favors a plan to transfer six U S ports management. Dubai's leadership, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, defends liberal reforms while critics warn of Arab bashing and risks to Arab investment in the West. The Dubai-owned stake sale to a U S firm aims to quell a fuelled controversy affecting Middle East ties.
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Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
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