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A look at Diego Garcia, an island with a U.S.-U.K. base targeted by Iran
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (635+ words) LONDON'Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic U.K.-U.S. military base. Britain condemned "Iran's reckless attacks" after the unsuccessful attempt to hit the base. It's unclear how close the missiles came to…...
Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (328+ words) KARAMOJA, Uganda'Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were once poached into extinction, an event seen by conservationists as a milestone in efforts to support the recovery of a species threatened by poaching. On…...
How these secretive traditional circumcision rites are responsible for dozens of deaths
22+ hour, 35+ min ago (1125+ words) PHUTHADITJHABA, South Africa'The 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho had no known health issues when he joined his peers, wrapped in blankets and smeared in clay, for the most important ritual of his young life: the highly secretive process of traditional circumcision. His…...
U.S. to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (237+ words) WASHINGTON'The State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas. Effective April 2, passport holders from Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nicaragua,…...
U.S. defends Israel against South Africa’s allegation of genocide filed to top U.N. court
1+ week, 1+ day ago (469+ words) THE HAGUE, Netherlands'The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel brought at the United Nations" highest court by South Africa, arguing that the accusations are false and warning that a ruling against Israel could undermine international law....
Eswatini receives third batch of migrants deported by the U.S.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ words) This is the third batch of deportees that the Trump administration has sent to Eswatini. They are the latest of more than 40 deportees sent to Africa as part of largely secretive agreements with at least seven African nations that rights…...
South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime
1+ week, 2+ day ago (525+ words) JOHANNESBURG'Soldiers were deployed to the streets of South Africa's biggest city Wednesday in an effort to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining. It was the first major deployment since President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his annual speech to…...
At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash flooding to Nairobi
1+ week, 6+ day ago (442+ words) NAIROBI'At least 25 people have died after flash flooding in the Kenyan capital caused flight disruption and left motorists stranded for hours. George Seda, the police chief in Nairobi, said some of the victims were drowned and others were electrocuted. He…...
A Ride for the Road Ahead
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (678+ words) You've sat, waiting, putting it off, making changes to your lifestyle to avoid it, maybe even dreaded it. But it's time to update your old car. For so many Southern Californians who rely on their vehicle every day, finding a…...
How Engaged Couples Are Turning Valentine’s Day Into a Pre-Wedding Ritual
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1255+ words) Every year, Valentine's Day stirs up as many emotions as it does boxes of chocolate. Some say it is overhyped and commercialized, while others see it as a sweet opportunity to show appreciation. But for couples who are engaged or…...