Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list
UNESCO on Saturday added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros -- once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes -- to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation.
Read moreHouthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes
Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as US President Donald Trump mulled fresh strikes on Iran in the deepening Middle East war.
Read moreCameroon leader's absence sparks debate over government inaction
The lengthy absence of Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change.
Read moreHouthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded.
Read moreMore than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain
France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, a French city flanked by tourist havens and world-renowned vineyards.
Read more'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal
Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own tragic death.
Read moreTeenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told
The teenage girl allegedly killed and dismembered by American singer D4vd had an abortion after their sexual encounter, according to text messages revealed Friday in a Los Angeles court.
Read more'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash
Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism.
Read more100-year-old Mel Brooks lands at Comic-Con for 'Spaceballs' sequel
From the far reaches of the galaxy, the team behind "Spaceballs: The New One," the sequel to comedy master Mel Brooks's "Star Wars" parody, landed at Comic-Con on Friday in San Diego.
Read moreHouthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes as conflict deepens
Iran-backed Houthi rebels vowed to retaliate against Saudi Arabia on Saturday after they accused the kingdom of targeting civilian infrastructure, as the Middle East war widens across the region.
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