Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
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Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.14 hours ago -
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'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.22 hours ago -
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Middle East latest: Israel faces mounting criticism over attacks on UN peacekeepers
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Just Over the Border from Israel, a Hezbollah Cache of Explosives and Mines
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