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Island Nations Demand Action at Ocean Conference
World–Leaders called for a fund to protect coastlines from rising seas.
Island Aid Mission Faces Funding Shortfall
World–Aid agencies say they have raised only a third of what is needed.
Business & Economy
World Politics
Diplomats Meet to Ease Tensions Over Disputed Waters
World–Talks focused on fishing rights and coast guard patrols.
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Science & Tech
Phone Networks Test Satellite Texting in Remote Areas
Science & Tech–Phones will connect to satellites where there is no mast.
Health & Fitness
Pharmacists to Offer More Treatments Without Appointments
Health–Patients can get prescriptions for common conditions at the pharmacy.
Study Links Daily Walking to Lower Heart Risk
Health–Thirty minutes a day cut the risk of heart disease by a fifth.
Middle East News
Neutral Capital Offers to Host Regional Peace Talks
Middle East–Diplomats said a meeting could take place within weeks.
Climate Change
Holidaymakers Describe Fleeing Wildfires on Island Resort
Climate Change–Thousands were evacuated by boat as fires spread.


