Drains, oil and dissidents

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Iraq officially opened the Third River canal, which runs between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, in a public ceremony on Dec 7, 1992. The salt-water drainage canal has been under construction since 1953. Southern Iraq's marshlands may be threatened by the canal's discharges.

Environmental policy, Iraq, Water resources development, Water resource development, Canals

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Fourth-quarter output to remain flat

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OPEC agreed to maintain oil production at 24.2 million barrels per day in 4th qtr 1992. The ministers believe the production freeze will raise prices to $21 per barrel. Ecuador withdrew from OPEC citing fees and production limits.

Production management, Petroleum industry, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Ecuador, Ecuadorian foreign relations, International economic relations

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Astronomy in Japan

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Japanese astronomy was internationalized between 1972 and 1992 due to the growth of radio and x-ray astronomy. Noteworthy projects include the Ginga satellite, Astro-D, the Yohkoh mission and a space radio interferometry project.

Japan, Astronomy, Astronomical research, X-ray astronomy, Radio astronomy

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