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In Southern Chad, The 'Abandoned' Cotton Farmers's Struggle
For decades, cotton has sustained southern Chad. But the prized crop is now under threat as cotton farmers are struck by climate change and conflict with herders. In Kagtaou, some say they have been "abandoned" by the government and are now pinning their hopes on the presidential candidate Succes Masra in the May 6 election.
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Are you a waterbed enthusiast in Southern California? Get in touch
The waterbed was invented by a San Francisco State University graduate student in 1969, and it quickly captured the American imagination. It soon became a symbol of the sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll lifestyle for which the 1970s was famous. It hit the peak of its popularity in 1987, when one in every five mattresses sold in the U.S. was a vinyl bag that could be filled with up to 250 gallons of water. But even as waterbed design has evolved in modern times (more stability, less sloshing), these...
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Armenia, Azerbaijan install 40 border markers
Based on geodetic measurements on the border of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, 40 border markers have been installed as of May 6, 2024, the Armenian Government informs. According to the Government, the work of expert groups of the two countries continues. The agreement on border delimitation was reached during the …