Dozens of Pakistani children die in drought-stricken region
Drought in in Pakistan's south affects 900,000 people and local media report that relief goods are not reaching the affected area promptly
Russian forces consolidate grip on Ukraine's Crimea
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Egypt to permit cement companies to use coal for energy-minister
The government hopes to forestall an energy crisis this summer
China falling behind on 2020 hydro goals as premier urges new dam building
CHINA-PARLIAMENT/HYDROPOWER:China falling behind on 2020 hydro goals as premier urges new dam building
U.N. warns food security a risk to Asia-Pacific
Unless global food production rises 60 percent by 2050, there's a risk of major food shortages that may trigger civil wars, the UN warns
China to toughen environment law, hold polluters accountable
CHINA-POLLUTION/:China to toughen environment law, hold polluters accountable
China tests anti-smog drone aircraft
CHINA-DRONE/:China tests anti-smog drone aircraft
Ice storm leaves 420,000 customers without power in Carolinas
UTILITIES-POWER/OUTAGES (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Ice storm leaves 420,000 customers without power in Carolinas
U.S. deadly pig virus cases on the rise
USA HOGS/VIRUS:U.S. deadly pig virus cases on the rise