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Trapped sediment in dams 'endangers' water supplies: UN
Trapped sediment in dams 'endangers' water supplies: UN

Thousands of the world's large dams are so clogged with sediment that they risk losing more than a quarter of their storage capacity by 2050, UN researchers said Wednesday, warning of the threat to water security.

January 11, 2023

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WHO seeks more China Covid data, praises us 'transparency'
WHO seeks more China Covid data, praises us 'transparency'

The WHO reiterated Wednesday the need for China to share more data on its explosive Covid outbreak, while praising Washington's "radical transparency" in its efforts to battle a new sub-variant.

January 11, 2023

Two repatriated IS wives jailed on arrival back in Spain
Two repatriated IS wives jailed on arrival back in Spain

A Madrid court ordered two Spanish women who married Islamic State (IS) fighters remanded in custody Wednesday on terror-related charges after they were flown back from Syrian detention camps with 13 children, legal documents showed.

January 11, 2023

'Banshees,' 'Fabelmans' and 'Everything Everywhere' rack up film nominations
'Banshees,' 'Fabelmans' and 'Everything Everywhere' rack up film nominations

"The Banshees of Inisherin," "The Fabelmans" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" racked up key nominations from Hollywood's actors and directors unions Wednesday, as the movie award season begins to take shape.

January 11, 2023

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Moshiri backs Lampard amid Everton turmoil
Moshiri backs Lampard amid Everton turmoil

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insisted on Wednesday he remains supportive of under-fire manager Frank Lampard amid mounting calls for change in the dugout and the boardroom at the struggling Premier League club.

January 11, 2023

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UK minister rules out permanent return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
UK minister rules out permanent return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

UK culture minister Michelle Donelan on Wednesday said she did not support the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, following a report that a "cultural exchange" is close to being agreed with Athens.

January 11, 2023