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25 years after a Union Carbide plant leaked toxic chemicals into the air killing at least 10000 and affecting the health of half a million others, there has been little progress in cleaning up the site and the toxic waste continues to contaminate water supplies. The Union Carbide factory that spewed 40 tons of deadly methyl isocyanate into the air in the dead of night on December 2 1981, the factory is deserted and run down - its windows broken and its metal structures rusted. The ...

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The city of Dubai, once known for its luxury housing, is facing a tremendous debt crisis, while people like Steve and Arti Helliganthe, of Britain, sell off their luxury properties in Dubai at rock bottom prices. Dubai shocked markets worldwide with its surprise announcement on Wednesday, in which Dubai said it was seeking a six-month delay in paying creditors on nearly 60 billion dollars in debt held by its main developer, Dubai World, which owns businesses around the world from ports to ...

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Four police officers were shot and killed Sunday morning as they sat working on their laptops at a Washington state coffeehouse in what authorities called a targeted ambush. Pierce County Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said officers were looking for one male suspect who fled on foot, but haven't ruled out an accomplice. Troyer said the four officers killed - three men and a woman from the Lakewood Police Department - were in uniform and catching up on paperwork at the beginning of their ...

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They say that lightning never strikes twice, but nothing could be further from the truth for residents of a small village in western Venezuela. A unique meteorological phenomenon sets the sky alight for nearly half the year. The scientific community, though not yet unified as to the exact reason behind this phenomenon, wants it recognised as a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site. Congo Mirador - home to the Relampago de Catatumbo, or Catatumbo Lightning. As the sun sets fishing boats make their way ...

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Some programs entertain. Others give the latest headlines. And some shows aim at making an impact. For the issues that affect how you live, Ebru TV presents OPEN FORUM. OPEN FORUM offers in-depth and well-rounded analysis on a wide range of social topics. From the reality of education today to the dangerous toll of eating disorders-- the weekly series addresses matters of both public policy and private concern. Each episode of OPEN FORUM hones in on a specific topic. Noted experts, public ...

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None of us knows how we will react to a tragedy. When you loose a loved one to violence or you're hit by a crippling disease, how do you find peace? What will make your life feel like it has a purpose again? And how will your spirt ever feel whole? Each episode of Soul Survivors traces the journey of an individual who has endured a life-changing tragedy or hardship and now thrives as an inspiration to others. With reenactments and heartfelt testimony, we learn how disaster struck and he ...

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Is there a relationship between spiritual and religious beliefs and how we treat our environment and eco-system? Some scholars have asserted that religion encourages people to focus more on the next life instead of dealing with the problems and injustices of this life. But in this program well hear from scholars who believe that most religions and spiritual traditions teach and encourage perspectives and behaviors that could, if practiced, have a positive and healing effect on our ...

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At the center of this show are outgoing, compassionate and hardworking volunteers-a different group each week-who share their time, effort, and enthusiasm in a day long community-service project to reach out to their communities and the world beyond. Some of the volunteer activities may include: Helping the disabled organize their houses or go shopping Going to a nursing home to visit residents and brighten their day Cleaning up parks Building houses for the poor Serving food for the ...

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When Suna, a divorced mother struggling to get by, discovers that dangerous working conditions have left her with lung cancer, she desperately tries to make arrangements for her three young children. When, despite her efforts, every door she tries is slammed in her face, she swallows her pride and approaches her affluent ex-husband and his new wife. Too wrapped up in themselves and suspicious that her story is simply a ploy for money, they too turn her away. Its not until a secret from the ...

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For years, troops returning from combat suffering post-traumatic stress disorder went untreated until they came home. Understanding the condition's underlying triggers might help reduce the burden of those who return psychologically wounded. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a crippling condition that can emerge after a terrifying event, like a car accident, sexual assault, terrorist attack or combat. It's thought to affect one in five veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. Two days ...

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