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A man stands on the banks of the Mosul Dam on the Tigris River in Mosul, 390 km (240 miles) northwest of Baghdad on November 1, 2007.

The Mosul Dam is a ‘ticking time-bomb’ for more reasons than you might think

Conflict

The Mosul Dam is vital to Iraq, but it’s one of the most dangerous dams in the world. Without constant upkeep, which is threatened because of fighting over the dam, it’s at risk of collapsing and sending a tidal wave down the Tigris River

Injuries and fatalities from landmine explosions globally have fallen since the creation of an international mine ban treaty in 1997, though 4,000 fatalities still occur annually. Here, demining efforts followed a landslide in Bosnia & Herzegovina in May.

Will the US join other nations in banning land mines?

Conflict & Justice
A woman in Kandahar walks past a wall with graffiti encouraging people to vote in Sunday's elections.

In Afghanistan, Kandahar is calm but its spirit is broken

Conflict & Justice
A woman in Kandahar walks past a wall with graffiti encouraging people to vote in Sunday's elections.

In Afghanistan, Kandahar is calm but its spirit is broken

Conflict & Justice

Skiers and snowboarders converge on the slopes of central Afghanistan

Sports
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Skiers and snowboarders converge on the slopes of central Afghanistan

Sports

There’s a mountain you’ve probably never heard of that has plenty of deep powder, a few fast runs and no lines at the lifts. No lifts at all, in fact. The BBC’s Kawoon Khamoosh traveled there recently to take part in the Afghan Ski Challenge.

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