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How water shortages are brewing wars

Unprecedented levels of dam building and water extraction by nations on great rivers are leaving countries further downstream increasingly thirsty, increasing the risk of conflicts.

Speaking to me via Zoom from his flat in Amsterdam, Ali al-Sadr pauses to take a sip from a clear glass of water. The irony dawning on him, he lets out a laugh. "Before I left Iraq, I struggled every day to find clean drinking water." Three years earlier, al-Sadr had joined protests in the streets of his native Basra, demanding the authorities address the city's growing water crisis.

"Before the war, Basra was a beautiful place," adds the 29-year-old. "They used to call us the Venice of the East." Bordered on one side by the Shatt al-Arab River, the city is skewered by a network of freshwater canals. al-Sadr, a dockhand, once loved working alongside them. "But by the time I left, they were pumping raw sewage into the waterways. We couldn't wash, the smell [of the river] gave me migraines and, when I finally fell sick, I spent four days in bed." In the summer of 2018, tainted water sent 120,000 Basrans to the city's hospitals - and, when police opened fire on those who protested, al Sadr was lucky to escape with his life. "Within a month I packed my bags and left for Europe," he says.

Around the world, stories like al Sadr's are becoming far too common. As much as a quarter of the world's population now faces severe water scarcity at least one month out of the year and - as in al-Sadr's case - it is leading many to seek a more secure life in other countries.

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Kim Jong-un rejects Covax vaccine offer as North Korea fights pandemic in our style
Kim Jong-un rejects Covax vaccine offer as North Korea fights pandemic in our style
Unicef says country wants to send its UN-backed allotment of 3m Sinovac shots to other nations, with some experts believing it may want other vaccines

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WHO monitoring new coronavirus variant named Mu | Coronavirus | The Guardian
WHO monitoring new coronavirus variant named Mu | Coronavirus | The Guardian
Health body says Mu, or B.1.621, first identified in Colombia, has been designated as a variant of interest



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Australias Covid vaccine challenges have been overcome, Scott Morrison says
Australias Covid vaccine challenges have been overcome, Scott Morrison says
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More than 500,000 children tested positive for Covid-19 in 3 weeks. Experts say mask mandates are needed
More than 500,000 children tested positive for Covid-19 in 3 weeks. Experts say mask mandates are needed
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Fauci says he wouldn't be surprised if Covid vaccines require three shots for full regimen, instead of two
Fauci says he wouldn't be surprised if Covid vaccines require three shots for full regimen, instead of two
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What is C.1.2, the new Covid variant in South Africa, and should we be worried?
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He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan
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From vaccine mandates to a chatting ban: how schools in the Asia Pacific are managing Delta
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'I take responsibility for the decision': Biden on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan : video
'I take responsibility for the decision': Biden on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan : video
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Life Under the Taliban? A Brother and Sister Tell Their Story.
Life Under the Taliban? A Brother and Sister Tell Their Story.
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The Intolerable Wait for a Kids Vaccine
The Intolerable Wait for a Kids Vaccine
As children's hospital beds fill up, the F.D.A. shouldn't delay.

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At least 46 people are dead after the remnants of Hurricane Ida ravaged six states. Many people were overtaken by water in their vehicles.
At least 46 people are dead after the remnants of Hurricane Ida ravaged six states. Many people were overtaken by water in their vehicles.
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The Secret to Raising a Resilient Kid
The Secret to Raising a Resilient Kid
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Flight Attendant Abuse Is Escalating. Heres How Passengers Can Help.
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China cuts amount of time minors can spend playing video games
China cuts amount of time minors can spend playing video games
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What to Say in an Exit Interview
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U.S. Left Most Afghans Who Helped Americans Behind
U.S. Left Most Afghans Who Helped Americans Behind
A State Department official estimated that a "majority" of Afghans who worked with the U.S. were not evacuated before American forces withdrew.

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Warren Buffett: How to increase your worth by 50 percent
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EU removes six countries including US from Covid safe travel list
EU removes six countries including US from Covid safe travel list
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Why authors are turning down lucrative deals in favour of Substack
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Biden condemns Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion law as 'unprecedented assault' on women's rights
Biden condemns Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion law as 'unprecedented assault' on women's rights
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Covid Survivors More Likely to Have Kidney Problems, Study Finds
Covid Survivors More Likely to Have Kidney Problems, Study Finds
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China Bans Effeminate Men From TV
China Bans Effeminate Men From TV
The move reflects official concern that Chinese pop stars, influenced by the sleek, girlish look of other Asian celebrities, are failing to encourage China's young men to be masculine enough.

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BillDesk buy to lead to consolidation, competition in the payments space
BillDesk buy to lead to consolidation, competition in the payments space
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Does the fall of Kabul increase the terror threat to the west?
Does the fall of Kabul increase the terror threat to the west?
Analysis: Experts are divided over whether events in Afghanistan will significantly increase risk of attacks

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With Biden Looking On, The Remains Of 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul Return Home
With Biden Looking On, The Remains Of 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul Return Home
Sunday's ceremony marked the first time as president that Biden had traveled to Dover to witness the return of fallen U.S. service members.

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Xi Jinpings drive for economic equality comes at a delicate moment for China
Xi Jinpings drive for economic equality comes at a delicate moment for China
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Afghanistan TV anchor reads headlines while surrounded by gun-toting Taliban | The Independent
Afghanistan TV anchor reads headlines while surrounded by gun-toting Taliban | The Independent
Anchor reportedly urged Afghans to co-operate with the group and not be afraid

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How Alcohol Can Cause Atrial Fibrillation and Other Heart Issues
How Alcohol Can Cause Atrial Fibrillation and Other Heart Issues
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Texas passes law banning abortion after six weeks
Texas passes law banning abortion after six weeks
The law, one of the most restrictive in the US, passes as the Supreme Court fails to block it.

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Purdue Pharma Is Dissolved and Sacklers Pay $4.5 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
Purdue Pharma Is Dissolved and Sacklers Pay $4.5 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
The ruling in bankruptcy court caps a long legal battle over the fate of a company accused of fueling the opioid epidemic and the family that owns it.

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David Crosby on love, music and rancour: Neil Young is probably the most selfish person I know
David Crosby on love, music and rancour: Neil Young is probably the most selfish person I know
At 80, the superstar musician has survived heroin addiction, illness and tragedy to hit an unprecedented run of musical form. He discusses the joy of fatherhood, the pain of falling out with bandmates and why Joni Mitchell is still the greatest

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Indias unicorns of tomorrow
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People with more than 10,000 Twitter followers can now earn money from tweeting -- here's how
People with more than 10,000 Twitter followers can now earn money from tweeting -- here's how
Twitter on Wednesday launched Super Follows, a feature that allows select users to charge others for access to subscriber-only content.

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Berlins university canteens go almost meat-free as students prioritise climate
Berlins university canteens go almost meat-free as students prioritise climate
The 34 outlets catering to students at four universities will offer only a single meat option four days a week

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Joseph Stiglitz says its time to rewire the U.S. economy: We shouldnt let a good crisis go to waste
Joseph Stiglitz says its time to rewire the U.S. economy: We shouldnt let a good crisis go to waste
The former chief economist of the World Bank told CNBC that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted how the economic system isn't working.

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Remote work risks exploiting workers in low-income countries
Remote work risks exploiting workers in low-income countries
For workers in low-income countries, the unmooring of skilled jobs from physical locations offers unfettered access to previously unavailable opportunities, but not at the same terms for peers in high-income countries.

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Staggering US wealth inequality heaps long-term harm on to minority children
Staggering US wealth inequality heaps long-term harm on to minority children
Black children have access to just 1 cent for every dollar enjoyed by their white counterparts, new research shows, and Hispanic kids fare little better

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China's tech giants pour billions into Xi's vision of 'common prosperity'
China's tech giants pour billions into Xi's vision of 'common prosperity'
Alibaba joins a chorus of technology giants pouring money into President Xi Jinping's goal of "common prosperity" as the sector faces scrutiny from regulators.

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WHO opens pandemic intelligence hub to look out for future crises
WHO opens pandemic intelligence hub to look out for future crises
New centre in Berlin aims to make it easier for governments to compare notes on emerging infectious diseases

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Understanding why Kerala's Covid caseload remains high
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Udaya S Mishra, William Joe writes: Test Positivity Rates provide a false picture about the Covid-19 spread. Greater access to testing and greater sensitivity to the virus make Keralas numbers higher.

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Rumor hints the next iPhone might boast satellite communication
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Professor Resigns After Student Defies His Mask Policy: Thats It, Im Retired
Professor Resigns After Student Defies His Mask Policy: Thats It, Im Retired
The University of Georgia professor reportedly informed the student he had underlying health conditions and could die from COVID-19.

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The chronic stress survival guide: how to live with the anxiety and grief you cant escape
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What Vaccinated People Need to Know About Breakthrough Infections
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Schemer or Naf? The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes
Schemer or Naf? The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes
The trial for the founder of Theranos, the once high-flying blood testing start-up, will cap a saga of Silicon Valley hubris, ambition and deception.

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Carolyn Shoemaker, Hunter of Comets and Asteroids, Dies at 92
Carolyn Shoemaker, Hunter of Comets and Asteroids, Dies at 92
After her children left for college, she unexpectedly became astronomys record-setting spotter of unidentified objects hurtling through the cosmos.

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Historic Flooding Brought On By Hurricane Ida's Remains Inundates The East Coast
Historic Flooding Brought On By Hurricane Ida's Remains Inundates The East Coast
Record-breaking levels of rainfall in New York City, parts of New Jersey, and Pennsylvania flooded roadways and impacted travel throughout Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning.

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West may benefit from pragmatic approach after defeat to Taliban
West may benefit from pragmatic approach after defeat to Taliban
Analysis: forging an acceptable agreement with new Afghan regime will require careful diplomacy

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Tokyo Paralympic 2020: Avani Lekhara wins historic gold for India in shooting
Tokyo Paralympic 2020: Avani Lekhara wins historic gold for India in shooting
Avani Lekhara has become the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold medal.


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