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[2018-07-07 07:15]

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New race to save rhino subspecies

[2018-07-06 09:15]

BERLIN - Scientists say they are several steps closer to perfecting a method that could prevent the extinction of northern white rhinos, with only two known still to be alive.

Into the fold: Origami left by diners molded into art collection

[2018-07-06 09:15]

KAMEOKA, Japan - Yuki Tatsumi was waiting tables at an izakaya pub in Japan's Kyoto when something on the table caught his eye - a chopstick wrapper folded and fiddled into an abstract shape.

Food, fireworks mark US Independence Day

[2018-07-06 09:15]

NEW YORK - The United States celebrated its 242nd anniversary of independence on Wednesday, with concerts, parades and a voracious display of hot dog-eating prowess in New York, as many cities and towns held fireworks displays after sundown.

Sunshine makes for a sorry summer in Iceland

[2018-07-06 09:15]

REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Pop singer Helgi Bjornsson, who is well-known in his native Iceland for a 1980s hit titled I Do Like the Rain, recently appeared on national television while a deadpan reporter challenged him to defend the song's premise.

Outcry as winemakers ordered to quit France

[2018-07-06 09:15]

BANYULS-SUR-MER, France - Wine lovers have risen up in revolt after a Japanese couple who make "outstanding" wine were threatened with deportation.

Social issues weigh heavy amid holiday

[2018-07-05 07:33]

BOSTON - In these complex times, a simple question about the quintessential US holiday of fireworks, cookouts and parades isn't always so simple.

Tourism winning the numbers game after eased visa policies

[2018-07-05 07:33]

BELGRADE - When the mutual visa-free regime between Serbia and China came into effect early last year - making Serbia the first European country to lift visa requirement for Chinese nationals traveling to the country - other countries in the Balkan region followed suit.

Farming now a fertile career choice

[2018-07-05 07:33]

NAIROBI - Kenya's jobless graduates are turning to the farming sector as demand for produce rises amid a fast-growing population.

Humanoid Sophia makes real impact on young Ethiopian AI enthusiasts

[2018-07-05 07:33]

ADDIS ABABA - Sophia, the famous humanoid robot, on Tuesday met with more than 200,000 young artificial intelligence enthusiasts as part of her visit to Ethiopia's capital.

Hawaii bans sale of 'harmful' sunscreens

[2018-07-05 07:33]

HONOLULU - Hawaii Governor David Ige on Tuesday signed legislation that will ban the sale of sunscreens containing two chemicals believed to harm coral reefs.

'Crazy plan' mulled to save Cape Town

[2018-07-04 07:15]

Expert floats idea of using iceberg from Antarctica to solve water crisis

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