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Water and Human Conflict around the World
Many wells are going to be drilled to determine if an ancient lake under Darfur in western Sudan is still full of water. Would plentiful water end four years of bloody violence? Will water shortages lead to other conflicts around the world? Also, Pakistan's Supreme Court deals a blow to President Musharraf, and contempt of Congress and executive privilege.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenMany wells are going to be drilled to determine if an ancient lake under Darfur in western Sudan is still full of water. Would plentiful water end four years of bloody violence? Will water shortages lead to other conflicts around the world? Also, in a blow to President Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's Supreme Court reinstates its chief justice and, on Reporter's Notebook, the White House says that by claiming Executive Privilege, the President can stop cases against his aides for Contempt of Congress.
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3 storiesHigh Court Reinstates Pakistan's Top Judge
Pakistan 's Supreme Court has restored Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry , who was fired by President Pervez Musharraf . His government says it's a victory for an independent judiciary. His opponents say it's the beginning of the end of Musharraf's regime. Nasim Zehra is a political analyst in Islamabad and fellow at Harvard…
Read the story6 minWater and Human Conflict around the World
Radar and satellite images have revealed an aquifer the size of Lake Erie beneath the blazing desert of Darfur in western Sudan. Is it still full of water, or did it dry up 5000 years ago? Hundreds of wells will be drilled to help scientists answer that question.
Read the story36 minWhite House Asserts New, Broader Executive Privilege
A House subcommittee has been laying the groundwork for contempt of Congress proceedings against White House aides for withholding documents about the firing of US attorneys.
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