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One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil’s geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country. CBC | World News
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Namibia killing elephants, hippos to feed people amid worst drought in a century
Namibia’s government is planning to cull some 700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, in an effort to provide meat to people facing hunger as the country copes with a historic drought. CBC | World News
Read More »Lewis Hamilton beats Verstappen in sensational British Grand Prix to end F1 win drought
Lewis Hamilton claimed a fairytale victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, ending his win drought. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »TV REVIEW ‘Beginners’ Chelsea ripens on the vine in drought of decent shows
It’s beginner’s hacks versus show gardens as the BBC coverage tries to draw in new gardeners Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Mexican farmers take on avocado growers in fight for water during drought
In recent days, subsistence farmers and activists from the Michoacán town of Villa Madero organized teams to go into the mountains and rip out illegal water pumps and breach unlicensed irrigation holding ponds. CBC | World News
Read More »Weekend recap: Homan ends Canada’s curling title drought
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter recaps an exceptional weekend for Canada’s Olympic athletes, highlighted by a long-awaited curling gold, a figure skating silver and a hat trick of World Cup titles. CBC | Sports News
Read More »More upheaval for global shipping as Panama Canal cuts traffic due to drought
One of the most severe droughts to ever hit Panama has stirred chaos in the 80-kilometre route, causing a traffic jam of vessels. CBC | World News
Read More »The Grey Cup drought is over, easing a city’s pain
During a remarkable fall when the Red River is running high, it’s only fitting to see the end of the great drought in Winnipeg. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Drought over, pants on: Bombers deliver a Grey Cup win for the ages
The longest Grey Cup drought in the Canadian Football League is over and a longtime Winnipeg Blue Bombers fan can finally put pants on again. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Homegrown hero Andrew Harris helps Blue Bombers end 29-year Grey Cup drought
Andrew Harris rushed for one touchdown and caught another as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ended a 29-year championship drought by beating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12 in the 107th Grey Cup in Calgary. CBC | Sports News
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