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Heat-resilient Red Sea reefs offer last stand for corals
Beneath the waters off Egypt's Red Sea coast a kaleidoscopic ecosystem teems with life that could become the world's "last coral refuge" as global heating eradicates reefs elsewhere, researchers say. Recent studies have shown the northern Red Sea corals are better able to resist the dire impact of heating waters.
76 people killed in Nigeria boat accident
Almost everyone on board a boat died when it capsized in a flood-swollen river in Nigeria's Anambra state, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Sunday. "The boat reportedly carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods in Ogbaru area of the state, with emergency services confirming a death toll of 76," Buhari's office quoted him as saying.
To save California coasts, scientists turn to the humble oyster
There are no pearls growing on the oyster reefs in San Diego Bay, but scientists hope they will yield an even more valuable treasure: protection against coastal erosion wrought by rising sea levels. Currently, about 70 percent of the shoreline around San Diego Bay has some type of artificially contructed rock protection.
UN to take up Russian annexations in Ukraine
The UN General Assembly on Monday will open debate on a draft resolution condemning Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, as Western powers seek to underscore Moscow's international isolation.
N.Korea says recent tests were 'tactical nuclear' drills, overseen by Kim
North Korea's recent missile tests were "tactical nuclear" drills personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Monday, adding the launches were a response to US-led joint military exercises in the region.
Guterres pushes for international troop deployment to crisis-hit Haiti
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate deployment of a special armed force to Haiti to staunch spiraling insecurity, as the already crisis-hit country faces the threat of a cholera epidemic. He called for the establishment of a unit made up of special armed forces personnel from member states, with the efforts led by one member state.
22 dead, more than 50 missing in Venezuela landslide
A landslide in central Venezuela left at least 22 people dead and more than 50 missing after a river overflowed, officials said Sunday, in the latest deadly disaster caused by heavy rains to hit the country. The landslide, caused by the biggest river flood in the area in 30 years, is the worst so far this year in Venezuela, which has seen historic rain levels in recent months.
Who are Bill Cosby's siblings, and does he have a twin brother?
Who are BILL COSBY'S SIBLINGS? They are brothers of the renowned American comedian Bill Cosby. Discover everything there is to know about them in this read.
Where is Chalonda Jenkins, the ex-wife convicted killer Nikko Jenkins, today?
CHALONDA JENKINS was unknown until she married one of the most notorious criminals in the world. Since then, she has remained in the spotlight. Read on here.
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