world
‘Not enough medics’ to help pilgrims with heat, Hajj witnesses
Muslim pilgrims performing the farewell circumambulation or “tawaf,” on Tuesday, circling seven times around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at …
Ethiopia
Heat in Djibouti kills at least three Ethiopian truck drivers, one repairman
At least three Ethiopian truck drivers and one repairman have died in the past two weeks, and two additional drivers have been hospitalized, all du…
kenya
Weeks of heavy rain in Kenya pushes flood death toll past 120
At least 71 people have been confirmed dead and 110 people are in hospital following floods near the town of Mai Mahiu in Kenya’s north-western Nak…
world
Thousands in shelters overnight after Japan tsunami warnings
Following a major earthquake, thousands of people in Japan are spending the night in evacuation centers. According to the Kyodo news agency, …
Technology
Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa's food security
Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks on her crops inside one of eight tiny domed greenhouses set against the Welsh hills. The potted pigeon pea an…
Ethiopia
Extreme Ethiopia drought sees hungry monkeys attack children
Severe drought and hunger in Ethiopia have caused unusual animal behaviour, including monkeys attacking children and livestock out of hunger, accordi…
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world
Almost all of Portugal in severe drought after hot, dry May
FILE - A man walks on a floating swimming pool resting on dry ground of the water depleted Zezere River due to drought near, Pampilhosa da Serra in…
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Climate
Climate-driven flooding poses well water contamination risks
FILE - Homes are surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Spring, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. Experts say more intense storms drive…
world
key aspects of Syrian political crisis
The Syrian political crisis is a complex and ongoing conflict that began in 2011. It s…
