A devastating drought has left Iraq bone dry. Swaths of farm land have turned to baked dirt, drinking water supplies are threatened and to add to the misery, a massive dust storm has blanketed the country. All the dry land has opened up a treasure trove for archeologists, but they fear looters. NBC News’ Steve [...]
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- My first and last bullfights: Artistry, courage and brutal slaughter
- For Afghans, WikiLeaks shows ‘real face’ of Pakistan
- Pakistanis rush to scene: ‘I just wanted to help’
- Protesters: ‘Say no to Mandarin!’
- Eco-warriors give London small taste of spill pain
- Thirst for oil has costs for China, too
- Relief from heat eludes Muscovites
- Arab convicted of rape after consensual sex with Jew
- Pakistanis suspicious of Clinton offerings
- China rocks - but not international names
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