Minefields of peace: Afghanistan
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Millions of mines litter Afghanistan. Left behind by Russians and mujahideen, they are not the only danger. Afghanistan is a place of sorrow and deprivation, with high infant mortality, physical disabilities and low life expectancy. Rich nations and the UN are providing some aid.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Clarity
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Enologists at the University of California, Davis have discovered that some of the vine cuttings they have sent to vineyards are infected with the closterovirus that causes leafroll. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of Davis's vines discovered the infection.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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The clarity of devastation
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Governments, international bodies and NGOs are starting to draw up plans to rebuild Afghanistan physically, economically and politically. Immediate priorities include food aid and public-works programmes.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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