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   <title>Water News 2 - October 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-10-10T02:46:20Z</published>
   <updated>2008-10-10T02:46:22Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ OSCE supports expert conference on water management in Central AsiaJournal of Turkish Weekly - Ankara, Turkey. 9 October 2008 &nbsp; China invests $23M in drip irrigationCleantech Group - San Jose, CA, USA. 9 October 2008 &nbsp; Jakarta sinks as...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.turkishweekly.net/news.php?id=60051">OSCE supports expert conference on water management in Central Asia</a><br>Journal of Turkish Weekly - Ankara, Turkey. 9 October 2008 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.cleantech.com/news/3670/china-invests-23m-drip-irrigation">China invests $23M in drip irrigation</a><br>Cleantech Group - San Jose, CA, USA. 9 October 2008</p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/GlobalEnvironment08/idUSTRE49601T20081007">Jakarta sinks as citizens tap groundwater</a> <i>by Sugita Katyal</i><br>Reuters – USA. 6 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/JAK370337.htm">Reuters Summit-Jakarta governor takes on floods, transport</a> <i>by Sara Webb</i><br>Reuters AlertNet - London, UK. 6 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/GlobalEnvironment08/idUSTRE49502K20081006">Shanghai highrises could worsen threat of rising seas</a><i> by Rujun Shen</i><br>Reuters – USA. 5 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.sahilonline.org/english/news.php?catID=coastalnews&amp;nid=3531&amp;viewed=0">Municipal members oppose water tax hike</a><br>SahilOnline - Bangalore, Karnataka, India. 5 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1577092/water_electricity_shortages_threaten_kazakhstans_commercial_capital__paper/">Water, Electricity Shortages Threaten Kazakhstan's Commercial Capital - Paper</a><br>RedOrbit - Dallas, TX, USA. 3 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SYD313059.htm">Reuters Summit-Australia fights climate change threat to rivers</a> <i>by Rob Taylor</i><br>Reuters AlertNet - London, England, UK. 3 October 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 1 - October 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-10-03T02:11:28Z</published>
   <updated>2008-10-03T02:11:33Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Averting Asian water wars by Brahma ChellaneyThe Japan Times – Japan. 2 October 2008 &nbsp; Myanmar cyclone victims needs sustained support, says UN-backed groupUN News Centre. 1 October 2008 &nbsp; Tacio: Running out of water soon? by Henrylito D....]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/eo20081002bc.html">Averting Asian water wars</a> <i>by Brahma Chellaney</i><br>The Japan Times – Japan. 2 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=28390&amp;Cr=Myanmar&amp;Cr1=">Myanmar cyclone victims needs sustained support, says UN-backed group</a><br>UN News Centre. 1 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/10/01/oped/henrylito.d..tacio.regarding.henry.html">Tacio: Running out of water soon?</a> <i>by Henrylito D. Tacio</i><br>Sun.Star – Philippines. 1 October 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://ecoworldly.com/2008/09/29/asian-countries-prepare-for-future-sea-level-rise/">Asian Countries Prepare for Future Sea Level Rise</a> <i>by Joshua S Hill</i><br>EcoWorldly - San Francisco, USA 29 September 2008 <p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.livinginperu.com/news/7496">APEC Youth to Debate Environmental Development for Asian-Pacific Region</a> <em>by Jobana Soto</em><br>Living in Peru - Lima, Peru. 29 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.mediaforfreedom.com/ReadArticle.asp?ArticleID=11404">The current investment level on sanitation is insufficient</a> <i>by Keshab Poudel</i><br>Media For Freedom – Nepal. 29 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://mediaglobal.org/article/2008-09-28/ban-ki-moon-addresses-water-scarcity-and-sanitation">Ban Ki-moon addresses water scarcity and sanitation</a> <em>by Alina Haddad</em><br>MediaGlobal - New York, USA. 28 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://us.oneworld.net/article/357697-mekong-risk-laos%E2%80%99-dam-building-boom">Laos Dam-Building Boom Deemed Destructive</a><br>OneWorld US - Washington, DC, USA. 26 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C09%5C26%5Cstory_26-9-2008_pg4_13">South Asia fights disease from floods, seeks aid</a><br>Daily Times - Lahore, Pakistan. 26 September 2008</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Water News 2 - September 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-09-26T06:43:58Z</published>
   <updated>2008-09-26T06:44:14Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ &nbsp; Uzbekistan reaffirms commitment to dealing with Aral Sea crisisXinhua – China. 26 September 2008 &nbsp; Bridging Asia’s water troublesManila Times – Philippines. 25 September 2008 &nbsp; India's flood camps provide raw necessitiesReliefWeb (press release) - Geneva, Switzerland. 24...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-09/26/content_10112688.htm">Uzbekistan reaffirms commitment to dealing with Aral Sea crisis</a><br>Xinhua – China. 26 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/25/yehey/opinion/20080925opi1.html">Bridging Asia’s water troubles</a><br>Manila Times – Philippines. 25 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/VDUX-7JSST4?OpenDocument">India's flood camps provide raw necessities</a><br>ReliefWeb (press release) - Geneva, Switzerland. 24 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.odishatoday.com/Orissa/Hirakud_dam_authority_220908-678445776.html">Hirakud dam authority responsible for floods in Orissa; SANDRP</a><br>odishatoday.com - Bangalore, Karnataka, India. 23 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/floods-continue-to-wreak-havoc-in-orissa_10098484.html">Floods continue to wreak havoc in Orissa</a><br>Thaindian.com - Bangkok, Thailand. 22 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.maximsnews.com/news20080922waterlinksprogram10809220801.htm">The Establishment of a New Asia-Focused Water Initiative - Waterlinks</a> <i>by Kathy Shandling<br></i>MaximsNews Network - New York, USA. 22 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.adb.org/Media/Articles/2008/12628-indian-irrigations-projects/default.asp">ADB Providing $188.2M Multi-Tranche Loan Facility for India</a><br>ADB. India. 18 September 2008</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Water News 1 - September 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-09-19T05:15:43Z</published>
   <updated>2008-09-19T05:15:48Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Water for waterThe Post - Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 19 September 2008 &nbsp; FVR, Netherlands prince worry water supplySun. Star – Philippines. 19 September 2008 &nbsp; AMC, ADB to ensure 24-hr water supplyTimes of India – India. 17 September 2008...]]></summary>
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      <name>Secretariat of the APWF</name>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://thepost.com.pk/EditorialNews.aspx?dtlid=183757&amp;catid=10">Water for water</a><br>The Post - Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 19 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2008/09/19/fvr.netherlands.prince.worry.water.supply.html">FVR, Netherlands prince worry water supply</a><br>Sun. Star – Philippines. 19 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Ahmedabad/AMC_ADB_to_ensure_24-hr_water_supply_/articleshow/3492280.cms">AMC, ADB to ensure 24-hr water supply</a><br>Times of India – India. 17 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.flex-news-food.com/pages/19114/MSG/Vedan/Vietnam/asian-msg-factory-waste-water-pollution-probe.html">Asian MSG Factory in Waste Water Pollution Probe</a><br>FLEXNEWS - Labege, France. 17 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://asia.news.yahoo.com/080915/4/3p1vv.html">Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Fail to Reach Water Accords</a><br>Yahoo - Bangkok, Thailand. 15 September 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.peopleandplanet.net/doc.php?id=3363">SPECIAL REPORT: Life returns to just part of the Aral Sea</a><br>People &amp; the Planet - London, UK. 14 September 2008</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Water News 4 - August 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-08-21T06:36:10Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-21T06:36:15Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[Asia Water Day highlights leadership role in solving region’s water problemEnvironmental Expert (press release) - Madrid, Spain. 20 August 2008 &nbsp; Australia, NZ join forces with WB to improve Pacific infrastructureXinhua – China. 20 August 2008 &nbsp; Agreement to speed...]]></summary>
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      <name>Secretariat of the APWF</name>
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      <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachPressRelease.aspx?cid=27279&amp;codi=36071&amp;idproducttype=8&amp;level=0">Asia Water Day highlights leadership role in solving region’s water problem</a><br>Environmental Expert (press release) - Madrid, Spain. 20 August 2008</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/20/content_9530612.htm">Australia, NZ join forces with WB to improve Pacific infrastructure</a><br>Xinhua – China. 20 August 2008</p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://ww.pennnet.com/display_article/337277/41/ARTCL/none/INDUS/1/Agreement-to-speed-delivery-of-safe-drinking-water,-sanitation-to-Asia/">Agreement to speed delivery of safe drinking water, sanitation to Asia</a><br>WaterWorld. 19 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.irrawaddy.org/highlight.php?art_id=13925">Mekong Flood Warning System Fails</a> <i>by Marwaan Macan-Marker</i><br>The Irrawaddy News Magazine - Chiang Mai,Thailand. 19 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=27751&amp;Cr=pacific+island&amp;Cr1=climate">Ban to set up new climate change centre to support Pacific island countries</a><br>UN News Centre – 19 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=616766">87 dead in north India floods</a><br>ninemsn-Australia. 19 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90781/90879/6480175.html">Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands speaks highly of China’s efforts in providing safe drinking water</a> <i>by Xuefei Chen</i><br>People's Daily Online - Beijing, China. 19 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.uq.edu.au/news/index.html?article=15667">UQ &amp; partners to streamline healthy water management</a><br>The University of Queensland-Australia. 17 August 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 3 - August 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-08-15T01:54:50Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-15T01:54:55Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Treatment plant needed to keep dirty water off Manila Bay – DENR chief by D'Jay LazaroGMA news.tv - Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. 14 August 2008 &nbsp; World Bank funds a new project to improve water and sanitation services...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/113783/Treatment-plant-needed-to-keep-dirty-water-off-Manila-Bay-%E2%80%93-DENR-chief">Treatment plant needed to keep dirty water off Manila Bay – DENR chief</a> <i>by D'Jay Lazaro</i><br>GMA news.tv - Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. 14 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/FBUO-7HGGLZ?OpenDocument">World Bank funds a new project to improve water and sanitation services by Dhaka Water Supply Authority</a><br>ReliefWeb (press release) - Geneva, Switzerland. 13 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/113317/Maynilad-Water-details-pipe-rehab-program">Maynilad Water details pipe rehab program</a><br>GMA news.tv - Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. 13 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/08/11/news0527.htm">Meghna to be model basin for flood forecasting</a><br>The New Nation – Bangladesh. 11 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2530284/Life-returns-to-shrivelled-Aral-Sea.html">Life returns to shrivelled Aral Sea</a> <i>by </i><i>Richard Gray</i><br>Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom. 9 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.thanhniennews.com/education/?catid=4&amp;newsid=40989">Climate change to increase sea level, clip East Asia GDP</a> <em>by Bao Van<br></em>ThanhnienNews.com. 8 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/PANA-7HBHFE?OpenDocument">Thousands left homeless by floods in Pakistan</a><br>ReliefWeb (press release) - Geneva, Switzerland. 8 August 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 2 - August 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-08-08T05:46:04Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-08T05:46:09Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Japanese firm looks into plans to export water to AustraliaTrading Markets (press release) - Los Angeles, CA, USA. 6 August 2008 &nbsp; Dow Technology To Help Post-Olympic Beijing Sustain WaterWater Online (press release) - Horsham, PA, USA. 6 August...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1810180/">Japanese firm looks into plans to export water to Australia</a><br>Trading Markets (press release) - Los Angeles, CA, USA. 6 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.wateronline.com/article.mvc/Dow-Technology-To-Help-Post-Olympic-Beijing-S-0001">Dow Technology To Help Post-Olympic Beijing Sustain Water</a><br>Water Online (press release) - Horsham, PA, USA. 6 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2470056&amp;title=No_Need_for_Power.html">No Need for Power Rationing Yet in Tajikistan</a><br>istockAnalyst.com - Salem, OR, USA. 4 August 2008 <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS100893+04-Aug-2008+PRN20080804"></a> <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS100893+04-Aug-2008+PRN20080804"></a> <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS100893+04-Aug-2008+PRN20080804"></a>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS100893+04-Aug-2008+PRN20080804">Clean Water &amp; Disaster Recovery Top List of Asia's Greatest Needs for Summer 2008</a><br>Reuters. 4 August 2008 <p><u><font color="#810081"></font></u>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C08%5C03%5Cstory_3-8-2008_pg13_9">WASA unable to pay off debts despite financial assistance</a><br>Daily Times - Lahore, Pakistan. 3 August 2008</p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/03/yehey/top_stories/20080803top3.html">Filipinos’ access to clean, sufficient water must be improved nationwide</a> <i>by Nora O. Gamolo</i><br>Manila Times – Philippines. 3 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/03/yehey/top_stories/20080803top2.html">Bad water quality major cause of diseases in RP</a> <i>by Nora O. Gamolo</i><br>Manila Times – Philippines. 3 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/aug/01/endangeredhabitats.conservation">Aral sea rescue plan a 'partial success'</a> <i>by Juliette Jowit</i><br>guardian.co.uk – UK. 1 August 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://jamestown.org/edm/article.php?article_id=2373280">Central Asia’s Water Problems Soar During Long Summer </a><i>by John C. K. Daly</i><br>Eurasia Daily Monitor - Washington, DC, USA. 1 August 2008</p>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Water News 1 - August 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T02:37:51Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-01T02:37:56Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Kyrgyz Way of River Water Use Should Not Harm Neighbours - Uzbek PaperRedOrbit - Dallas, TX, USA. 31 July 2008 &nbsp; Philippines Invites Foreign Investment In Water ProjectsAHN – USA. 31 July 2008 &nbsp; Improvements to water resources for...]]></summary>
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      <name>Secretariat of the APWF</name>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1503570/kyrgyz_way_of_river_water_use_should_not_harm_neighbours/">Kyrgyz Way of River Water Use Should Not Harm Neighbours - Uzbek Paper</a><br>RedOrbit - Dallas, TX, USA. 31 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011786840">Philippines Invites Foreign Investment In Water Projects</a><br>AHN – USA. 31 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachPressRelease.aspx?cid=27279&amp;codi=35297&amp;idproducttype=8&amp;level=0">Improvements to water resources for Mongolia’s nomadic herding families on tap</a><br>Environmental Expert (press release) – Madrid, Spain. July 31 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.newspostonline.com/world-news/south-asia-not-on-track-to-meet-mdg-sanitation-goals-unicef-who-report-20080731389">South Asia not on track to meet MDG sanitation goals: UNICEF- WHO report</a><br>Newspost Online - Baroda, India. 31 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080059316">Normal life hit by flood in Assam</a> <i>by Kishalay Bhattacharya</i><br>NDTV.com - New Delhi, India. 30 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://news.theage.com.au/business/united-wins-300m-power-water-projects-20080729-3mk1.html">United wins $300m power, water projects</a><br>The Age - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 29 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://abc.az/eng/news_28_07_2008_26275.html">In August Azerbaijan to launch talks with ADB on its watersupply project expansion by three more cities</a><br>Azerbaijan Business Center – Azerbaijan. 29 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.mysinchew.com/node/14014?tid=14">Beijing’s Water Crisis</a><br>Sin Chew Jit Poh – Malaysia. 26 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://capital.trend.az/?show=news&amp;newsid=1255670&amp;catid=519&amp;subcatid=481&amp;lang=EN">World Bank Publicizes Budget of Water Project in Azerbaijan</a><br>TREND Information - Baku, Azerbaijan. 25 July 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 4 - July 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-07-25T07:06:03Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-25T07:06:08Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ ADB Helps China Improve Baiyangdian EcosystemChina CSR - Shanghai, China. 25 July 2008 &nbsp; Where does arsenic in West Bengal water come from? by Seema SinghLivemint - Delhi, India. 24 July 2008 &nbsp; New water management in South Asia...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.chinacsr.com/2008/07/25/2564-adb-helps-china-improve-baiyangdian-ecosystem/">ADB Helps China Improve Baiyangdian Ecosystem</a><br>China CSR - Shanghai, China. 25 July 2008</p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://blogs.livemint.com/blogs/labrats/archive/2008/07/24/where-does-arsenic-in-west-bengal-water-come-from.aspx">Where does arsenic in West Bengal water come from?</a> <i>by Seema Singh</i><br>Livemint - Delhi, India. 24 July 2008 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/07/24/news0485.htm">New water management in South Asia stressed: Take rivers as a whole from their source</a><br>The New Nation – Bangladesh. 24 July 2008</p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/07/24/news0487.htm">New flood-tolerant rice</a><br>The New Nation - Bangladesh. 24 July 2008 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,387441,00.html">Myanmar Cyclone Damage Estimated at $4 Billion</a><br>FOXNews – USA. 21 July 2008</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.greaterkashmir.com/full_story.asp?Date=22_7_2008&amp;ItemID=51&amp;cat=1">Asia’s largest fresh water lake has shrunk from 190 to 72 sq kms</a> <i>by Arif Shafi Wani</i><br>GreaterKashmir.com (press release) - Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. 21 July 2008</p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=12887358&amp;PageNum=0">Tajik president suggests using Lake Sarez reserves to solve water shortages</a><br>ITAR-TASS - Moscow, Russia. 21 July 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 3 - July 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-07-18T05:50:58Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-18T05:51:02Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Water supply restored after toxic spill at northeastern China mine – state media華富財經 - Hong Kong. 17 July 2008 Water scarcity in the deserts of central Asia by Jax Jacobsenguardian.co.uk – UK. 17 July 2008 MYANMAR: Cyclone victims harness...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.quamnet.com/newscontent.action?articleId=896140">Water supply restored after toxic spill at northeastern China mine – state media</a><br>華富財經 - Hong Kong. 17 July 2008 <p><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/journalismcompetition/water.scarcity.deserts">Water scarcity in the deserts of central Asia</a> <i>by </i><i>Jax Jacobsen</i><br>guardian.co.uk – UK. 17 July 2008 <p><a href="http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=79298">MYANMAR: Cyclone victims harness rainwater to survive</a> <br>Irin. 17 July 2008 <p><a href="http://csr-asia.com/weekly_detail.php?id=11429">Transparency International reveals corruption in the water sector</a> <i>by Derek Tam</i><br>CSR Asia - Hong Kong SAR, China. 16 July 2008 <p><a href="http://www.alternet.org/healthwellness/91471/?ses=441d994b45615b0440c9043050f87e10">China's Pollution Olympics</a> <i>by Vincente Navarro</i><br>AlterNet - San Francisco, CA, USA. 15 July 2008 <p><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/07/11/kazakhstan.growth/">Kazakhstan's natural wonders under threat</a> <i>by Rebecca Beardmore</i><br>CNN International – USA. 11 July 2008 <p><a href="http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_business.php?id=345576"></a> <p><a href="http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_business.php?id=345576">USAID links Malaysian and Indian Utility Companies in Water Project</a><br>Bernama.com. 11 July 2008 ]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 2 - July 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-07-11T05:59:54Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-11T05:59:59Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[International Desalination Association Releases Key Findings from 2008 Water Leaders Summit by Marisha Wojciechowska-ShibuyaMaximsNews Network - New York, NY, USA. 10 July 2008 &nbsp; There’s water for just 100 days by Sandeep AsharDaily News &amp; Analysis - Mumbai, India. 10...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.maximsnews.com/news20080710idawaterleaderssummit10807100804.htm">International Desalination Association Releases Key Findings from 2008 Water Leaders Summit</a> <em>by Marisha Wojciechowska-Shibuya<br></em>MaximsNews Network - New York, NY, USA. 10 July 2008  <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1176740">There’s water for just 100 days</a> <i>by Sandeep Ashar</i><br>Daily News &amp; Analysis - Mumbai, India. 10 July 2008</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/insight/articles/eav070808a.shtml">Tajikistan: President Renews Push to Create Central Asian Water Consortium</a><br>EurasiaNet - New York, NY, USA. 8 July 2008</p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.yokwe.net/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=2220">Healthy Marshall Islands' Coral Reefs Face New Threats</a><br>Yokwe - Lake Elsinore, CA, USA. 8 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.maximsnews.com/news20080707pmmorisiww10807070801.htm">Former Prime Minister of Japan Yoshiro Mori’s Keynote Speech at the Water Leaders’ Summit, Singapore International Water Week</a><br>MaximsNews Network - New York, NY, USA. 7 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view/20080703-146256/Manila-Water-wins-15-million-contract-in-Vietnam">Manila Water wins $15-million contract in Vietnam</a><br>Inquirer.net – Philippines. 3 July 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 1 - July 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-07-03T08:42:08Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-03T08:42:13Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Beijing's water crisis and economic collapse by Richard WelfordCSR Asia - Hong Kong SAR, China. 2 July 2008 &nbsp; New toilet technology empowers low-caste Indian womenAFP -2 July 2008 &nbsp; Asia holds promise of big profits for water industryInternational...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://csr-asia.com/weekly_detail.php?id=11417">Beijing's water crisis and economic collapse</a> <i>by Richard Welford</i><br>CSR Asia - Hong Kong SAR, China. 2 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hJzgR9_R214eBCWEmazxtNIswEBQ">New toilet technology empowers low-caste Indian women</a><br>AFP -2 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/07/01/business/water.php">Asia holds promise of big profits for water industry</a><br>International Herald Tribune – France. 1 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.wateronline.com/article.mvc/Singapores-First-Water-Week-Sees-Deals-Worth-0001">Singapore's First Water Week Sees Deals Worth Over $270M US</a><br>Water Online (press release) - Horsham, PA, USA. 1 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1458048/ngos_slam_chinese_water_policy_at_spains_world_fair/">NGOs Slam Chinese Water Policy at Spain's World Fair</a><br>RedOrbit - Dallas, TX, USA. 1 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/104264/Drinking-water-from-faucet-still-possible-in-RP">Drinking water from faucet still possible in RP</a> <em>by Eloisa I. Calderon</em> <br>GMANews.TV. 1 July 2008  <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Money/STIStory_253516.html">Water firms hope profits will flow from Asia</a><br>The Straits Times. 1 July 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_253178.html">Deals worth $367m signed at Water Week</a><br>The Straits Times. 30 June 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.maximsnews.com/news20080629whosafewaterstudy10806290801.htm">One tenth of global burden of disease preventable if improved water, sanitation and hygiene, according to WHO report</a><em> by Marisha Wojciechowska-Shibuya<br></em>MaximsNews Water. 29 June 2008 </p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 4 - June 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-06-27T07:04:29Z</published>
   <updated>2008-06-27T07:04:34Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Asia-Pacific Region reviews progress on Water Initiatives: Singapore to host the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit in 2010 by Marisha Shibuya MaximsNews WATER. 26 June 2008 &nbsp; Corruption plagues the water Sector worldwide according to new study MaximsNews WATER. 26...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><b></b> <p><a href="http://www.maximsnews.com/news20080626apwf3gc10806260802.htm">Asia-Pacific Region reviews progress on Water Initiatives: Singapore to host the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit in 2010</a> by Marisha Shibuya <br>MaximsNews WATER. 26 June 2008  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.maximsnews.com/news20080626tiwatercorruption10806260801.htm">Corruption plagues the water Sector worldwide according to new study</a> <br>MaximsNews WATER. 26 June 2008 </p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://en.acnnewswire.com/Article.Asp?Art_ID=431&amp;lang=EN">Professor Tommy Koh's Summary Statement at the closing of the Water Leaders Summit Singapore International Water Week</a><br>ACN Newswire (press release) - Tokyo, Japan. 26 June 2008  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachPressRelease.aspx?cid=27279&amp;codi=33284&amp;idproducttype=8&amp;level=0">New Asia-Pacific network launched to tackle water problems</a><br>Environmental Expert (press release) - Madrid, Madrid, Spain. 26 June 2008 </p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://en.acnnewswire.com/Article.Asp?Art_ID=424&amp;lang=EN">ADB President Outlines Water Agenda for Asia-Pacific Region</a><br>ACN Newswire (press release) - Tokyo, Japan. 25 June 2008  <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gJw4dPqDPKqt3EoXc-AsjYhU9rxQ">The northern Aral Sea returns to life in Kazakhstan</a><br>AFP – 25 June 2008  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/214502,institute-launched-to-address-asias-water-challenges.html">Institute launched to address Asia's water challenges</a><br>Earthtimes (press release) - London, UK. 24 June 2008 </p> <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/STIStory_251136.html">AT least 30 per cent of Singapore's water needs will come from non-conventional sources by 2012</a><br>Straits Times – Singapore. 24 June 2008  <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://uk.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUKSIN27852320080624">Water security could spark conflicts -Singapore's PM</a><br>Reuters – USA. 24 June 2008  <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://ww.pennnet.com/display_article/332581/41/ARTCL/Display/none/1/Singapore-is-cutting-edge-for-further-expansion-of-Siemens/">Singapore is cutting-edge for further expansion of Siemens</a><br>WaterWorld - Tulsa, OK, USA. 23 June 2008  <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.wateronline.com/article.mvc/Singapore-International-Water-Week-Opens-0001">Singapore International Water Week Opens Gateway To China Market</a><br>Water Online (press release) - Horsham, PA, USA. 23 June 2008  <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://blogs.reuters.com/pakistan/2008/06/22/india-and-pakistan-watch-out-for-water-fights/">India and Pakistan: watch out for water fights</a><br>Reuters India - Mumbai, India. 22 June 2008  <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://en.acnnewswire.com/Article.Asp?Art_ID=408&amp;lang=EN">'Proceedings of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit'; Book Launch at Singapore International Water Week, Water Expo</a><br>ACN Newswire (press release) - Tokyo, Japan. 20 June 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 3 - June 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-06-20T07:59:16Z</published>
   <updated>2008-06-20T07:59:34Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ China's Water Problems Reach Olympian Proportions by Peter WaldmanWired News – USA. 19 June 2008 &nbsp; Blood in Kashmir’s Water by Sankar RayAsia Sentinel - Hong Kong, SAR, China. 18 June 2008 &nbsp; Splash of activities during S'pore Int'l...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.wired.com/science/planetearth/news/2008/06/portfolio_0618">China's Water Problems Reach Olympian Proportions</a> <i>by </i><i>Peter Waldman</i><br>Wired News – USA. 19 June 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=1269&amp;Itemid=31">Blood in Kashmir’s Water</a> <i>by Sankar Ray</i><br>Asia Sentinel - Hong Kong, SAR, China. 18 June 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/STIStory_249190.html">Splash of activities during S'pore Int'l Water Week</a> <i>by Liaw Wy-Cin</i><br>Straits Times – Singapore. 18 June 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/environmentandenergy/archive/2008/06/16/no-blood-for-water.aspx">No Blood for... Water?</a> <i>by Bradford Plumer</i> <p>The New Republic .16 June 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.wateronline.com/article.mvc/Young-People-Suggest-Solutions-Worlds-Water-0001?VNETCOOKIE=NO">Young People Suggest Solutions To World's Water Woes</a> <p>Water Online. June 16, 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://en.acnnewswire.com/Article.Asp?Art_ID=397&amp;lang=EN">Singapore International Water Week Opens Gateway to China market; Business Forum and Country Pavilion Help Firms Discover New Opportunities in China</a><br>ACN Newswire (press release) - Tokyo, Japan. 16 June 2008 <p>&nbsp; <p><a href="http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/12/business/water.php">Tajikistan battles&nbsp;drought</a> <i>by Maria Golovnina</i> <p>International Herald Tribune. 12 June 2008</p>]]>
      
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   <title>Water News 2 - June 2008</title>
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   <published>2008-06-13T06:50:52Z</published>
   <updated>2008-06-13T06:50:57Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ One man's mission to rid India of its dirtiest job by Mian Ridge The Christian Science Monitor. 11 June 2008 &nbsp; Water squabbles irrigate tensions in Central Asia by Maria Golovnina Reuters – USA. 11 June 2008 &nbsp; Floating...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p></p> <p><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0612/p01s01-wosc.html">One man's mission to rid India of its dirtiest job</a> <i>by Mian Ridge</i></p> <p>The Christian Science Monitor. 11 June 2008</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/inDepthNews/idUSL064196320080612">Water squabbles irrigate tensions in Central Asia</a> <i>by Maria Golovnina</i> <p></p>Reuters – USA. 11 June 2008</p> <p><b><i></i></b></p> <p><b><i></i></b>&nbsp;</p> <p><b><i><a href="http://www.gulfnews.com/world/Philippines/10220207.html">Floating trash in Manila Bay worries environment activists</a></i></b> <i>by Gilbert Felongco<b></b></i></p> <p>gulfnews.com. 11 June 2008</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://abc.az/eng/news_11_06_2008_24959.html">ADB prepares a tender for construction within a project of water supplies of small cities of Azerbaijan</a></p> <p>Azerbaijan Business Center – Azerbaijan. 12 June 2008</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jun2008/2008-06-11-01.asp">Kyrgyz Clean Water Project Under Scrutiny</a> <i>by Elina Karakulova</i> <p></p>Environment News Service – USA. 11 June 2008</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080610/OPINION02/806100322/1014/OPINION">Asia flooding....uncontrollable natural disasters</a> <i>by Sumaya Samarasinghe</i> <p></p>Zanesville Times Recorder - Zanesville, OH, USA. 10 June 2008</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/paradise-lost-climate-change-forces-south-sea-islanders-to-seek-sanctuary-abroad-841409.html">Paradise lost: climate change forces South Sea islanders to seek sanctuary abroad</a> <i>by Kathy Marks</i></p> <p>The Independent World. 6 June 2008</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C06%5C06%5Cstory_6-6-2008_pg12_2">World Bank Citizen Report Card on water and sanitation: Gulshan happy, Gadap not, with KWSB service</a></p> <p>Daily Times. 6 June 2008</p> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.waterandwastewater.com/www_services/news_center/publish/article_001487.shtml">Singapore International Water Week Expo</a> <i>by Adeline Goh</i></p> <p>Waterandwastewater.com. 5 June 2008</p>]]>
      
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