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Sharing River Nile's waters


Egypt and Sudan are not happy at four African countries signing a deal to share the River Nile.

Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania signed the new framework on Friday while Kenya issued a support statement. Ten nations share the resources of the river. Colonial-era agreements gave the biggest share of water to the two downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan.

Coral reef fish danger

BBC 'Blue Planet - Deep Trouble' team explain the environmental dangers facing the world's shallow waters. With high demands for rare species of fish, coral reefs are in danger of being fished out and deserted. Brilliant natural world video.

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