The Thar Desert in Rajasthan is often called the "Miniature Sahara" due to its vast sand dunes and extreme climate. Here's why India's largest desert earned this nickname and what makes it unique.

AKDIM IZIK, Western Sahara (Reuters) - Here are some key facts on the dispute over Western Sahara, a tract of desert the size of Britain. * WHAT IS THE DISPUTE? -- Western Sahara, a sparsely-populated ...