Giant mine machine swallowing up Senegal’s fertile coast
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Giant mine machine swallowing up Senegal’s fertile coast

Foreign company talks of big benefits for locals, but they want mining paused.

'Quite sad': Renters turn to lottery in Spain's housing crisis
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'Quite sad': Renters turn to lottery in Spain's housing crisis

44,000 applicants for Madrid apartments, only 64 winners.

Marking Ramadan at Canada's 'Little Mosque on the Tundra'
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Marking Ramadan at Canada's 'Little Mosque on the Tundra'

Living in the Arctic Circle presents special challenges for the faithful. 

Sea, sand and stranded vehicles: on patrol with desert rescuers
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Sea, sand and stranded vehicles: on patrol with desert rescuers

Qatari volunteers respond to hundreds of calls for help each week.