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'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (476+ words) Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection. Daniel Terblanche, a security manager with Imvelo Safari Lodges, said no…...
Partial solar eclipse seen by viewers from Johannesburg
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (56+ words) Partial solar eclipse seen by viewers from Johannesburg'AP News A partial solar eclipse was visible Tuesday from South Africa as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun. Observers could see the moon "taking a bite" of the sun,…...
Teenage Canadian Samra's century proves in vain as New Zealand powers into T20 World Cup Super 8s
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (383+ words) New Zealand's resounding victory knocked 2024 semifinalist Afghanistan out of the tournament, with the Black Caps joining England, South Africa, West Indies, India and Sri Lanka in the next round. Australia will miss out for the first time since 2009 if Zimbabwe…...
More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon, lawyers tell AP
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (886+ words) Lawyer Alma David of the U.S.-based Novo Legal Group said that a group of migrants who were not Cameroonian citizens arrived on a deportation flight that landed in the capital, Yaounde, on Monday. David and Cameroon-based lawyer Joseph Awah Fru…...
Irish rugby investigates 'cowardly' racist abuse aimed at Edwin Edogbo following debut
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (140+ words) Edogbo, who was born to Nigerian parents, came on as a replacement in Ireland's 20-13 victory over Italy in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday. The Press Association news agency in Britain reported that posts on the IRFU's social media…...
African Union summit opens as youth anger grows over a 'bloc of old leaders"
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (553+ words) Set up to "promote the unity and solidarity of the African States," analysts say the African Union is facing a legitimacy crisis among the continent's youth after failing to meet their expectations. African countries are battling military coups, disputed elections…...
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (324+ words) Tuesday's annular solar eclipse, known as a " ring of fire," will only be visible in the southernmost continent, home to research stations and diverse wildlife. "The penguins down there are going to have a great show," said astronomer Joe Llama…...
Australia suffers shock defeat by Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (568+ words) Blessing Muzarabani grabbed 4-17 and Brad Evans picked up 3-23 as Australia was bowled out for just 146 in 19.3 overs, suffering a first loss in Group B that also features co-host Sri Lanka. Matt Renshaw, playing in his first T20 World Cup, scored a…...
Cash bouquets and scrap metal gifts rival flowers as coveted tokens of love in Zimbabwe
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (69+ words) Romance in Zimbabwe is taking strikingly inventive forms, reflecting life in an economy where cash reigns supreme and sustainability gains new social value. (Production by Nqobile Ntshangase) Romance in Zimbabwe is taking strikingly inventive forms, reflecting life in an economy…...
South Africa will deploy troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence, president says
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (205+ words) According to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, "organized crime is now the most immediate threat to our democracy," endangering both economic stability and public safety, particularly in Gauteng and the Western Cape. "Children here in the Western Cape are caught…...