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Aussie sailor Blair to share message on Climate Action Now
Lisa Blair thought nature had thrown just about everything at her as she sailed the high seas.
Year on, Amnesty urges Sudan deliver on protesters' demands
Amnesty International on Thursday urged Sudan's new transitional government to deliver on the people's demands for sweeping change as the country marked the first anniversary of mass protests that led to the ouster of former president and longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir.
Philippines convicts key clan members in 2009 massacre
A Philippine court on Thursday found key members of a powerful political clan guilty of a 2009 massacre in a southern province that left 57 people, including 32 media workers, dead in a brazen execution-style attack that horrified the world.
Puerto Rico cockfighters go to ring in federal ban defiance
Felipe Espinal walked into his cockfighting establishment Wednesday night in the northern town of Toa Baja and held up a white pen in triumph as he recorded the moment with his cellphone.
Indian police ban growing protests of citizenship law
Police banned protests in New Delhi and several state capitals Thursday in an effort to contain growing dissatisfaction over a new citizenship law that opponents say threatens the secular nature of Indian democracy.
Sydney's desalination plant creates unexpected boom in fish populations
The desalination plant in Sydney, Australia, which creates 250 million litres of vital drinking water per day, has an unexpected benefit of also attracting close to four times as many fish to the area, researchers revealed on Thursday.
New Zealand to boost investment in road safety upgrades
The New Zealand government will boost investment in road safety upgrades and road policing tools as part of its new Road to Zero strategy and initial action plan launched on Thursday by Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter.
Rwanda evacuates 6,000 residents from areas threatened by heavy rains
The Rwandan government on Wednesday said it has evacuated close to 6,000 residents from high-risk zones in different parts of the country threatened by heavy rains in the first three weeks of December.
Namibia warns public, tourists against littering
Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism on Wednesday called on both the public and holiday makers to observe littering rules in a bid to protect the environment.
Death toll in Panama prison shooting climbs to 14
Panamanian authorities said Wednesday another two inmates died following a clash between rival gangs at the La Joyita prison in eastern Panama City, bringing the death toll to 14.