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Somalia may soon ban female genital mutilation. Are laws enough?The Somali government has announced plans to introduce legislation that would outlaw the practice of female genital mutilation and cutting.
- Why is Kim Jong-un receiving a peace prize?
A peace prize that was previously awarded to Mahatma Gandhi and Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi will be given to the North Korean leader.
MH370 search: What you need to knowA jetliner fragment has turned up on Réunion Island’s shores, which may help solve the 17-month mystery of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight.
Swiss customs seize $400,000 of elephant ivory en route to ChinaSwiss authorities say customs officials at Zurich airport have seized 578 pounds of ivory that three Chinese men had taken from Tanzania.
Major US airlines ban big-game trophies on their flightsThree American airlines announced they will no longer ship lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, or buffalo killed by trophy hunters.
Do Zimbabweans really care that much about Cecil the Lion?Reports from around the the world claim that Cecil was a symbol of national pride, but Zimbabweans seem to have other concerns about the state of their country.
Why India is cracking down on Internet pornographyThe Indian government has blocked more than 800 websites in a move that has renewed nationwide debate around freedom of speech.
Why we no longer idolize big game huntersWe used to idolize those who hunted big game. Now we shame them on social media. What happened?
Zimbabwe authorities seek another American in lion huntAuthorities in Zimbabwe are seeking an American physician who they say participated in an illegal lion hunt.
Elderly couple provides 'safe school' in their home: a solution to bullying?Fred and Vivian Morgan say they have successfully helped 20 troubled children recover from years of bullying in their Warwick, England home-turned-school.
In Germany, Merkel's party poised for absolute majorityAn opinion poll indicates that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats could win an absolute majority, prompting fellow conservatives to urge Merkel to run for a fourth term in 2017.
- PKK suicide attack kills two Turkish soldiers, wounds 31 others, officials say
The Turkish army said that the attack was carried out by the Kurdistan Workers Party.
- Is our outrage over Cecil the Lion going too far?
Contrary to reports, Jericho, the 'coalition partner' of Cecil, the beloved lion killed by a Minnesota dentist last month, is alive and well. But is our concern for certain named lions turning into hysteria?
Three of Osama bin Laden's relatives killed in UK plane crashThree relatives of Osama bin Laden died along with a pilot when a private jet crashed in southern England, UK police have confirmed.
Palestinian teenager killed while protesting toddler's death in West BankLaith al-Khalidi, a Palestinian teenager, was shot in the chest during clashes with Israeli forces near a West Bank checkpoint.
Suspected MH370 debris? What we know so farThe debris comes from a Boeing 777, say Malaysian authorities. The Australian agency coordinating the underwater search says it is 'increasingly confident that this debris is from MH370.'
Three Bin Laden family members killed in private jet crashA pilot and all three passengers died after an executive jet crashed while trying to land at Blackbushe Airport in southern England Friday afternoon.
Iran calls for Israel's nuclear disarmamentIran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Iran nuclear deal can mark the beginning of nuclear disarmament across the world.
Zimbabwe to US: Extradite dentist for killing Cecil the lionThe US and Zimbabwe have an extradition treaty for cases where an individual is charged with what would be a criminal offense in both countries.
Why choice of Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics worries even IOCThe IOC on Friday chose Beijing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics – essentially the only candidate left standing.
