Israel is building a wall that has revived a long-time focus of the Middle East conflict: the use of water, a precious element for the peoples of the area. The main water sources will be on the other side of the wall, complain Palestinians.
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The culinary traditions of Holy Week in predominantly Catholic Mexico are a threat to the survival of this millennia-old species. Some 35,000 sea turtles are reportedly killed to satisfy the seasonal demand.
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