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Scientists edge closer to saving the Northern White Rhino from extinction/in /by
There are only two critically endangered Northern White Rhinos left in the world, both of them female, both unable to carry a pregnancy. After successful tests, scientists say they're close to producing the first new offspring with the help of a surrogate mother and lab-produced embryos
Pager explosions scare Lebanon phone users/in /by
Residents of Lebanon's capital Beirut expressed concern over their personal electronic devices , after a wave of attacks involving exploding pagers and walkie-talkies
Spain’s Ceuta stretched by Moroccans eager to reach Europe/in /by
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta is bracing for a new attempt by Moroccan and sub-Saharan African migrants to forcefully cross the border after authorities foiled another endeavor one week ago
Security stepped up as world leaders gather for UN General Assembly/in /by
Securing the General Assembly is a tall task in most years, but this year it’s happening in the heat of a U.S. presidential election, which is requiring Secret Service protection for multiple candidates in addition to the current president, Joe Biden
Iran shows off latest missiles and drones during army parade/in /by
This year's event takes on special importance and symbolism given the high tensions in the region prompted by Israel's war on Gaza
UN urges de-escalation as Beirut attack toll rises/in /by
Israel says it targeted top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Attacks by Israel have rattled the Lebanese group prompting retaliatory fire and fears of a wider war
Al Shabab steps up IED attacks as Somali army goes on offensive/in /by
In the last 12 months, about 600 IEDs resulted in 1,500 casualties throughout the east African country
China’s defense technologies shine at Africa’s largest airshow/in /by
China's leading defense equipment displayed at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) grabbed the spotlight in South Africa, attracting delegations from various countries.
Ukraine seeks expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital/in /by
Ukraine Seeks Expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital to Aid Survivors of Sexual Violence
Torrential rains unleash catastrophic floods in West Africa/in /by
As torrential rains across Central and West Africa have unleashed the most catastrophic floods in decades, residents of Maiduguri, the capital of the fragile Nigerian state of Borno — which has been at the center of an Islamic extremists' insurgency — said they have seen it all.