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Scientists have predicted an environmental catastrophe of biblical proportions," says The Scotsman, reporting on findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, "with the world ravaged by droughts, flooding and disease."... More from What The Papers Say Beijing tightens its web grip. The Chinese government has intensified its efforts to control the internet, appointing special provincial police to supervise the web and instructing official propaganda outlets to ensure its political correctness. ...More from the Financial Times World Wide Events. The global mega-listing of forthcoming events in 23 countries around the world has relaunched. Head teachers around the World regularly trawl the pages of this serial award winning site looking for the elusive original idea for their next event... More at World Wide Events There are many different types of government and monarchies around the World
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