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Violence in Indian Kashmir Lowest in Two Decades

The number of militant attacks in 2008 fell 40 percent in the disputed region of Kashmir -- its lowest levels since an anti-India rebellion began nearly two decades ago.

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Kashmir Invests in Saving Endangered Snow Leopards

Authorities in Kashmir have launched a special project to save endangered snow leopards, and plan to spend nearly half a million dollars to train people and buy equipment to curb poaching and habitat loss.

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Endangered Kashmir Deer in Comeback as Violence Dips

An endangered species of red deer found only in Kashmir has made a rapid comeback in the past year due to a decline in violence and conservation efforts, wildlife officials said on Tuesday.

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India Withdraws Some Kashmir Troops in Peace Gesture

India is withdrawing about 15,000 soldiers from Jammu and Kashmir, a military official said on Thursday, in a move aimed at boosting prospects of peace talks with the disputed region's separatist groups. Ashok Mehta, a retired army general and New Delhi-based strategic analyst, said the removal of troops was a goodwill gesture aimed at Kashmiri groups.

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Thanks to Commerce, a Dying Island is Reborn

Poplar Island, once on the verge of disappearing into the Chesapeake Bay, is now a national model for habitat restoration.

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Good News from SEC: $2 Billion Paid to Injured Investors

The SEC last week it announced that, for the first time, it has distributed more than $2 billion in a calendar year to injured investors as a result of its enforcement actions and proceedings.

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White Rhino Comeback- a Success Story That Gives Hope

Africa's white rhinos were driven to the brink of extinction in the early 20th century as poachers hunted the animal for its horn. A breeding program launched in Botswana over 10 years ago has been successful in bringing the white rhino back to Botswana's bush, and lifting it off the endangered species list.

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Innovative IPO Raises Million for Homeless

A new homeless shelter in San Francisco is using an innovative IPO program to raise money. Homeward Bound of Marin raised over one million dollars by creating the world's first nonprofit IPO (Immediate Public Offering) at $32.00 per share. The offering has attracted over 31,000 shareholders including Warren Buffet, who bought the first share.