Scientists probe Ebola's deadly genes for clues

Scientists tracking the spread of Ebola across West Africa released 99 sequenced genomes of the deadly and highly contagious hemorrhagic virus on Thursday, hoping the data might accelerate diagnosis and treatment.

Illegal giant African snails invading US

The giant African snail damages buildings, destroys crops and can cause meningitis in humans. But some people still want to collect, and even eat, the slimy invaders.

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103-year-old challenges world's fastest man

Japan's 'Golden Bolt' proves that age is no obstacle to staying in shape

'Roofers' enjoy life on the tiles in Russia's old capital

St. Petersburg has long been a tourist favorite, but if this band of young Russian thrill-seekers is to be believed, the best way to see the country's imperial capital is by hopping roof to roof.

Dog loses its bite with diners in ROK

For more than 30 years, chef and restaurant owner Oh Keum-il built her expertise in cooking one traditional Korean delicacy: dog meat.

Tim Hortons is big part of Canadian identity

Few things unite Canadians the way Tim Hortons does. For half a century, Canadians have warmed themselves on chilly mornings with the chain's coffee and Timbits - known to US residents as doughnut holes.

Kiev, West accuse Russia of incursion

Moscow denies arming rebels or sending soldiers across border

Kurdish student spends holiday fighting jihadists

Briyar Kamal, a 24-year-old Kurdish student, had good grades in college, but instead of relaxing during his summer vacation, he is fighting jihadists who have overrun swathes of Iraq.

US seeks coalition against islamic state

The US is intensifying its push to build an international campaign against Islamic State jihadist fighters in Iraq and Syria, including recruiting partners for potential joint military action, Obama administration officials said on Wednesday.

More flights suspended to Ebola-hit areas

The three nations at the center of the West African Ebola outbreak were left increasingly isolated on Thursday as more airlines suspended flights to the crisis zone.

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