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The levels in the nation’s largest freshwater reservoir, Lake Mead, behind the Hoover Dam and a fulcrum of the Colorado River basin, have dropped to around 25% of capacity. The Bureau of Reclamation, which governs lakes Mead and Powell and water distribution for the southern end of the river, has issued an ultimatum: The seven states that draw from the Colorado must find ways to cut their consumption — by as much as 40% — or the federal government will do it for them.
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September 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: A Modernizer Who Steered the British Monarchy into the 21st Century
Her wisdom and unceasing sense of duty meant she was widely viewed with a combination of respect, es…
August 28, 2022
Pakistan Reeling under Devastating Floods, Massive Death and Destruction
Almost a thousand people are dead and the country's economy received damage to the tune of $4 billio…
August 25, 2022
As Colorado River Dries, the U.S. Teeters on the Brink of Larger Water Crisis
The levels in the nation’s largest freshwater reservoir, Lake Mead, behind the Hoover Dam and a fulc…
August 7, 2022
Afghanistan: Assassination of Al-Zawahiri Reveals Tensions Within the Taliban
For Afghanistan, al-Zawahiri’s death may have dire implications. Accusations of cooperating with the…
July 17, 2022
Pakistan’s Punjab Province Delivers Stunning Electoral Rebuke
Now that the election stunner is in, the most frequently asked question remains the consequences of …
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Queen Elizabeth II: A Modernizer Who Steered the British Monarchy into the 21st Century
Her wisdom and unceasing sense of duty meant she was widely viewed with a combination of respect, esteem, awe and affection, which transcended nations, classes and generations. She was immensely proud of Britain and its people, yet in the end she belonged to the world, and the world will mourn her passing.
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Shooting of Shinzo Abe is a Huge Shock for Japan and the World
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Boris Johnson Resigns as PM – Here’s Who Could Replace Him
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Uzbekistan Protests Both a History Lesson and Warning for West
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Russia’s Energy Clout Not Limited to Oil and Gas – It’s Also a Key Nuclear Supplier
The Biden administration reportedly is considering nuclear sanctions on Russia. U.S. utilities oppose this step for fear that it would make uranium fuel scarcer and more expensive. Many U.S. nuclear plants are already struggling economically.
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What are Stablecoins? A Blockchain Expert Explains
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Land Deals Meant to Improve Food Security May Have Hurt
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Why GameStop Shares Stopped Trading: 5 Questions Answered
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Pakistan Reeling under Devastating Floods, Massive Death and Destruction
Almost a thousand people are dead and the country's economy received damage to the tune of $4 billion.
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Afghanistan: Assassination of Al-Zawahiri Reveals Tensions Within the Taliban
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Pakistan’s Punjab Province Delivers Stunning Electoral Rebuke
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Pakistan May be Headed to More ‘Neutrals’-instigated Turmoil
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In Afghanistan, a Quiet Epidemic of Mass Psychogenic Illness
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5 Ways COVID-19 Changed Immigration
Travel restrictions will continue to emerge, end and evolve, dependent on context. As wealthier countries vaccinate their populations at rapid speed, less equipped countries continue to suffer severe outbreaks. International travel may soon require a COVID-19 “vaccination card.” New targeted travel bans could emerge.
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What the Supreme Court’s DACA Ruling Means for Undocumented Students
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Supreme Court Ruling on Dreamers Sends a Clear Message to the White House
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How Can We Prepare for the Coronavirus? 3 Questions Answered
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Pressure Grows on Africa to Take Back its Migrants
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Israeli President Visits Turkey: Message for Indonesia, Malaysia & Pakistan
What message Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Turkey carry for other Muslim countries?
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A Brief History of the NFL
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FoodLense: How to Make Chicken Tikka Biryani, Pakistani Style
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In a First, Pakistani American Doctor Successfully Implants Pig Heart in Human
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How Effective are Vaccines Against Omicron?
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Boris Johnson Resigns as PM – Here’s Who Could Replace Him
Johnson was not a typical leader, and his successor will have a difficult job. They will need to strengthen the Conservative party before the next general election (which could come sooner rather than later). They will need to distance themselves from the more problematic aspects of Johnson’s legacy, while steadying the ship and appealing to the electorate.
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Timely Warnings Avert Loss of Life from Surging Glacier in Pakistan
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4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Environment in 2022
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How Biden and Kerry Could Rebuild America’s Global Climate Leadership
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How to Manage Plant Pests and Diseases in Your Victory Garden
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COVID-19: Why India Wanted to Deploy Its Military in 4 South Asian Countries?
The reality is that the dream of some policy geniuses in Delhi to project India as the custodian of South Asia by coming up with the controversial plan of sending the military to its neighboring countries to tame the deadly virus was a self-defeating idea.
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Why India Wants Kashmir But Not Kashmiris?
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Lessons Pakistani Democrats Can Learn from Tom Price
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Understanding George Maragos’ Grass-root Politics
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The Hate That Divides Us