The curiosity about exotic lands that gripped scholars in the 17th and 18th centuries resulted in the collation of a lot of information, much of it tailored to fit the myth of white superiority.

French demands backed by violent agitations for a ban on the entry of cheap fish into France has fallen on deaf European Community ears.

A recent study reveals how the snow cover in Asia and Europe controls the intensity of the Indian monsoon.

A US $700 million "nuclear safety account" to reduce the risk of accidents in east Europe - agreed in principle last July - has finally been approved by specialists from the Group of Seven

The pressing need for foreign exchange is being cited as the reason for the government giving in to demands from timber traders to be allowed to export.

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