The people of the Gaza strip are increasingly turning to the territory's rubbish dumps as a way of eeking out a living.
Since the Israeli-imposed blockade has paralysed the economy and unemployment is at 65 percent, for many this is the only way to survive.
Apr 8, 2009
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Gazans scavange rubbish dumps |
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Bitter economy melts chocolate sales |
The global slump has hit a favorite Easter indulgence: luxury chocolate sales are down, and sweets haven Switzerland is feeling some of the meltdown.
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Kandinsky gets retrospective in Paris |
After its debut in Munich and ahead of an unveiling in New York, a retrospective of Vassily Kandinsky, one of the pioneers of abstractionism, is coming to Paris.
AFPTV looks at the work of a seminal artist.
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Cooling the Earth, One Roof at a Time |
Scientists are suggesting that homeowners replicate the reflective power of sea ice with roofs that reflect the sun's rays to help reduce carbon emissions.
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GM, Segway partner for 2-seater vehicle |
A solution to the world's urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four.
General Motors Segway announced Tuesday that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle.
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A new generation of Star Trek movies |
The cast of the new Star Trek film beam in for the world premiere in Sydney, Australia, and talk about giving the cult heroes their own spin.
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Raw Video: Shoe thrown at Indian minister |
An angry journalist has thrown a shoe at India's top security official during a press conference after a confrontational exchange over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that left thousands dead.


