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Lost carvings of King Tut's grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River
It's a deep dive into ancient Egypt.
Twice-yearly shot offers 100% protection against AIDS: study
Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.
As Biden hangs on amid media's coup, here comes their impossible pivot
There are parallels between the president and various African leaders who survived coup plotters even more malicious and duplicitous than the American media.
Inside the Kim-Putin bromance, Gaza’s real food problem and other commentary
Russia and North Korea are buddying up “to keep the U.S. off balance,” explains Tom Rogan at the Washington Examiner.
US tourist killed by elephant after being pulled from her tour group vehicle in Zambia
Juliana Gle Tourneau was killed by elephant in Zambia that pulled her from her tour group's vehicle and trampled her, local officials said.
US may have killed ISIS' global leader in Somalia airstrike in May: report
Abdulqadir Mumin, the global leader of ISIS, was targeted in a May airstrike in Somalia that killed three of the terror group's militants.
African elephants call each other by unique names using ‘low rumbles,’ groundbreaking study finds
A new academic study of wild African elephants has determined that they communicate by using unique names for each other, making them a rarity among others in the animal kingdom.
Bronx Zoo operator hauled to court over violence against indigenous people in the Congo
Kahuzi-Biega National Park "guards and soldiers allegedly murdered, tortured, and raped civilians, and burned villagers’ homes with inhabitants inside, including children."
Long Island professor discovers new dinosaur in Zimbabwe: 'Big career moment'
A Long Island professor is among researchers who discovered a new dinosaur species in Zimbabwe — the fourth ever uncovered in the African nation.
Dominant African National Congress party loses majority for the first time in 30 years
The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of...
Guinness crowns toddler youngest-ever male artist — and his paintings are selling fast
“Every painting is an expression of his curiosity and joy in discovering new things," said his proud mother, an artist herself.
US man seen begging for his life after 'failed Congo coup' was on his first trip overseas
Fifty people, including three Americans, were detained over a wild plot to overthrow the Congolese government — led by Christian Malanga, 41, who was shot dead in the failed uprising...
Mom of American ex-high school football star detained in Congo in wild plot to overthrow gov't says he's 'an innocent boy following his father'
"This was an innocent boy following his father," Marcel Malanga's mom said.
Slain leader of failed DR Congo coup sold cars in Utah when he lived in the US
Malanga, a father of eight, was a car dealer for a period of time in Utah before he returned to the Congo to serve as an officer battling rebels and...
American seen begging for his life after he's arrested following bloody coup attempt in DR Congo
Those who were captured were currently facing interrogation by specialized services of the country’s armed forces, Ekenge, also told Reuters.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's camp address Nigerian fugitive controversy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle allegedly had no involvement in the planning of their trip to Nigeria, sources from their camp said.
Woman recounts what it was like to live with a Bedouin tribe: full video
A New Jersey native travel enthusiast got a first-hand opportunity to see what it's really like to live with an African tribe. Caitlin Redden was in Petra, Jordan, checking out...
Russian troops move into base housing US forces in Niger: reports
Relations between the US and Niger have deteriorated since a military junta took control of Niger’s government last year.
Tourists slammed for posing naked in popular desert spot: 'Very sickening'
Another day, another instance of tourists disrespecting a landmark.
Over 1,000 African migrants swarm City Hall hearing over supposed falsely promised green cards
Only 250 people were allowed inside for the 10 a.m. hearing, while the hundreds of others who flocked downtown were left outside in a park, where footage showed them chanting...