Maldives reassures India, says ‘No’ to Chinese bases
The Indian Ocean island country of Maldives has told India it will not allow China to set up military bases on its territory. That is unlikely to calm
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Cecil’s shadow haunts Africa’s captive lions
The slaying of Cecil, a protected Zimbabwean lion, sparked outrage and debate around the world. But on the annual celebration of World Lion Day, held
Swedish Ikea knife attack in Vasteras leaves two dead
Two people have been killed and another seriously injured in a knife attack at an Ikea store in Vasteras in Sweden, according to police. The dead are
Cattle dying as seasonal rains fail in Ethiopia
Seasonal rains have failed to materialize in some parts of Ethiopia, causing deaths of many cattle and other animals. Witnesses say hundreds of cattle
Michael Brown anniversary: Man shot at Ferguson protest
A man has been critically injured in Ferguson, Missouri, in an exchange of gunfire with police at a rally marking the anniversary of the killing of un