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Drought shrinks China's largest freshwater lake
AFP, Published on 05/01/2012
» China's largest freshwater lake has shrunk to its smallest size in years due to drought, state media and officials said Thursday, endangering the ecology in the area and fishermen's livelihoods.
Aussie surfer survives shark attack
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» An Australian surfer was recovering Wednesday after being attacked by a shark at a popular beach north of Sydney, a hospital spokesman said.
BP sues Halliburton for full cost of Gulf disaster
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» British oil giant BP is pushing US energy services firm Halliburton to pay for all the costs BP incurred in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in US history.
Hybrid shark found off Australia
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» Scientists said on Tuesday that they had discovered the world's first hybrid sharks in Australian waters, a potential sign the predators were adapting to cope with climate change.
Japanese politicians land on disputed isles
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» Four Japanese citizens, including local politicians, landed on disputed islands in the East China Sea on Tuesday, drawing an official protest from Beijing.