"'Historic' Water Deal Signed By Israel, Jordan And Palestinians"
"Plan grants increased water access to all three parties, but environmentalists warn of unpredictable consequences."
Source: Aljazeera, 12/10/2013
Middle East
"Blessed by Geography, Fujairah Flexes New Clout"
"Fujairah is emerging from its status as a back-water. The United Arab Emirates, led by Abu Dhabi, is turning the little emirate into an export hub for its oil in case of trouble from Iran."
Source: NY Times, 10/03/2013
"As Gaza Heads for Water Crisis, Desalination Seen Key"
"A tiny wedge of land jammed between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean sea, the Gaza Strip is heading inexorably into a water crisis that the United Nations says could make the Palestinian enclave unliveable in just a few years."
Source: Reuters, 06/27/2013
"Quake Hits Near Iran's Nuclear City Bushehr, 37 Dead"
"DUBAI -- A powerful earthquake struck close to Iran's only nuclear power station on Tuesday, killing 37 people and injuring 850 as it destroyed homes and devastated two small villages, Iranian media reported."
Source: Reuters, 04/10/2013
Iraq's Depleted Uranium Clean-Up To Cost $30M as Contamination Spreads
"Report says toxic waste is being spread by scrap metal dealers, and describes its 'alarming' use in civilian areas during Iraq wars."
Source: Guardian, 03/07/2013
"Climate Change and Rising Food Prices Heightened Arab Spring"
"The effects of climate change on the food supply exacerbated the underlying tensions that have led to ongoing Middle East instability."
Source: ClimateWire, 03/05/2013
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