Central Asia: the Silk Road catches fire
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The newly-independent republics of the region face economic disaster due to the loss of Soviet subsidies, a high 3.5% annual birth rate, and depletion of the Aral Sea. They are also the target of economic and religious hostility from Turkey, Iran, China and Russia.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Fire and flood, plans and blood: Iran
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Members of the religious group Mujahideen are claiming responsibility for recent riots that resulted in about 40 deaths. The riots began May 30, 1992, after an argument between landlords and city officials escalated into gunfire.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Next, the fire forecast
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Difficulties involved in forecasting forest fires, and developing simulation systems, are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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