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Five major finds this year adds to our understanding of evolution and ancient life history.
Drivers buy less gas when filling the tank burns holes in their wallets.
For two-and-a-half years misstep has followed misstep.
The UN Security Council's response to the most recent Ebola outbreak has been weak. But what options does it have?
The intricacies of Lebanese politics mean Syrian refugees continue to be scapegoated.
Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
Ordinary people are being deeply affected by the continued violence tearing apart Cameroon.
It might have looked like her only choice, but postponing the vote was the wrong move for a weak prime minister.
We can't agree what the 'will of the people' was in 2016, but these are the representatives they elected in 2017.
Well resourced and empowered nurses could help to quickly spread universal health care.
The gilets jaunes protests show we need to fight inequality for a just transition to a low-carbon society.
From a peak of US$19,783, Bitcoin's value has fallen by 80%. What makes Bitcoin worth anything?
Once we understand genocide as something that can take awhile, with victims dying of starvation and disease rather than outright murder, we can recognize the genocide of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Drones are low cost and easy to operate. They give quality, high resolution outputs, and can be deployed fast and often.
Climate change will affect the nutrition of seaweeds eaten by billions of people around the world.
Climate change, pollution and illegal fishing by foreign boats is threatening the livelihoods of millions of people.
Without much delay, Facebook and Twitter could make significant changes to limit political manipulation and propaganda. Will they? And will users ask it of the social media giants?
Human Rights Day might not be a reason for celebrations. But it's a useful reminder of what's been achieved over 70 years.
The awarding of the Nobel Prize for Peace to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad should strengthen efforts against the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
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