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Facing up to the challenges of the fast disappearing Aral Sea
Focus takes stock of the situation of the Aral Sea. The subject - from an ecological point of view - is as worrying as that of deforestation in the Amazon. Five Heads of State from Central Asia just met in Turkmenistan to show their common commitment to this huge ecological and economic challenge.
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Piti, a rich taste of Azerbaijan
Piti is a traditional and delicious dish from the town of Sheki, in Azerbaijan. It's a mix of lamb meat, cooked with chick peas, chestnuts and fat. Everything is cooked in a ceramic pot. Lamb meat is the base of many meals, in Azerbaijani cuisine. It can be cooked in a variety of ways and every pro
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Preserving Mauritius’ overwhelming beauty
Mauritius is a very beautiful place. While visiting Mauritius in 1897, Mark Twain commented - “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and heaven was copied from Mauritius”. With its sapphire waters and white sandy beaches, visitors will quickly find themselves agreeing.
Mauritania - rich in minerals and fish - aims at becoming renewable energy powerhouse
Blessed with rich minerals and waters brimming with fish, Mauritania is awash with natural resources worth their weight in gold. But the West African country also knows how to diversify its resources by investing in renewable energy.
Business meets leisure: 6 days in Beijing
Later this year, Beijing will host the world’s leading China-Europe business event, the International Capital Conference. This is one of many indicators of the spectacular city’s growing popularity as a meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions (MICE) destination.
