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Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs
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Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs

Many Arab and African countries are struggling with rising populations. But in Egypt the pressures are acute, because 97% of its people live on just 8% of its territory, crowded along the Nile.

Failure to curb climate change a top risk: Davos survey

Failure to curb climate change a top risk: Davos survey

The risk that global efforts to tackle climate change will fail has risen despite concerns about powerful storms, floods, and droughts, a survey released by the World Economic Forum said on Wednesday, days before its annual gathering in Davos.

Water crisis spurs protests in Iran

Water crisis spurs protests in Iran

A number of protests have broken out in Iran since the beginning of the year over water, a growing political concern due to a drought which residents of parched areas and analysts say has been exacerbated by mismanagement.
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