Too Big To Succeed: Some Conservation Areas In Africa Are Too Large To Protect
Despite inhabiting an area the size of the U.K., Africa’s signature large animals are declining in wildlife preserves.
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Long-dead Oilfield In Nigeria Still Sows Conflict Between Shell And Communities That Watched It Grow
Sixty-five years after striking oil in the Niger River Delta, the giant multinational is still learning what not to do.
Tomb Of Doom: Grave Of Pharaoh Ramses’ Sacrifice Priest Unearthed
Grisly remains found at the tomb of the ancient Egyptian king’s head of sacrifices to the gods.
Loggers, Conservation Groups Have Turned Pygmy Tribe Into Alcoholics, Says Study
Developers have cut down the forests of the tribe’s homeland and left them hopelessly hooked on booze, researchers say.
VIDEO: US ‘Did Not Fail’ In Afghanistan, Legendary French Writer Says
Film premiere of “The Will to See” challenges Americans to re-engage with the world’s dangerous, desperate places.
Natural Hotspots In Dire Need Of Conservation
Study emphasizes need for strategic management to safeguard thousands of species.
El catolicismo sigue creciendo en África y Asia, pero se desploma en Europa, según un nuevo informe
Los números más bajos reflejan una caída en los europeos que ingresan a los seminarios. El cardenal Luis Tagle llama a Europa “territorio de misión”.
Catholicism Continues To Grow In Africa And Asia, Plummets In Europe, New Report Says
The lower numbers reflect a drop in Europeans joining seminaries. Cardinal Luis Tagle calls Europe “mission territory.”
VIDEO: Russian Marines Thwart Pirates Trying To Board Cargo Ship
Would-be hijackers fled in speedboats as troops from a nearby destroyer dropped onto container ship’s deck from a helicopter.