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Papua Rebels Might Release Kidnapped New Zealand Pilot

Senegal Postpones Election Until December

UNICEF Touts 'Game-Changing' Nutrition Pill for Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Withdraw From ECOWAS

Med students' requests for academic leave likely to be approved by this month

Korea HeraldNov 04

How Earth's Early Life Thrived amid Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts

Scientific AmericanNov 04

House Ethics Committee to meet Wednesday to discuss Matt Gaetz report

Anthropic’s new AI model can control your PC

TechCrunchOct 21

Mali: Prime Minister Fired After Junta Criticism

Laken Riley Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison

At Least 21 Killed in Mali Drone Strike

Mali Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine

When a Nation Embraces a False Reality

Scientific American6 hrs

'Holy Water' Dripping from Statue of Christ in India Actually Leaked from Clogged Toilet?

Inflation: Biden’s spending is not what caused inflation and Trump’s win.

[More than APT] Residents, architects together design homes

Korea Herald1 day

Did Austin Seibert just suffer the most agonizing few minutes in NFL history?

Nigeria: Over 50 Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion

President of Liberia Takes 40% Salary Cut

ECOWAS Warns of 'Disintegration' If Junta-Led States Split

US Set to Withdraw Troops From Niger by September

A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments.

ProPublica7 hrs

Climate Diplomacy’s $300 Billion Failure

Having a baby on Mars? You may be in for a difficult time

New Scientist3 days

Criminal ring accused of posing as soldiers, UN officials to swindle 1.4b won in romantic scam

Korea Herald5 days

‘I went to Greenland to try to buy it’: Meet the founder who wants to recreate Mars on Earth

TechCrunchNov 16

Nigeria Begins Mpox Vaccination Program After Delays

Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills At Least 140

WHO: Mpox Cases in Africa Approach 30K

Nigeria's Unions Halt Nationwide Strike

Cop29 agrees $1.3tn climate finance deal but campaigners brand it a ‘betrayal’

Compromise deal reached at COP29 climate talks for $300 billion a year to poor nations

The US Stablecoin Startup Fueling a $3 Billion Boom in Africa

Bloomberg4 days

Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda Could Help China Dominate Global Markets

Scientific American5 days

In Search of a Faith Beyond Religion

Papua New Guinea: Gang Kills at Least 26 in Village Ambush

Guinea: Military Leaders Dissolve Government

Papua New Guinea: Tribal Violence Kills at Least 26

Report: Global Population Rose 75M in 2023 But Growth Rate Slowed

They're here to finance climate action. But COP29 is more about bickering

[Jeffrey Frankel] What causes prosperity?

Korea HeraldNov 11

Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe

Common Causes of Food Poisoning Recalls and How to Avoid Getting Sick

Scientific AmericanOct 28

America's National Debt Just Hit a New Record

UK Returns Looted Artifacts to Ghana

Ghana: Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ Bill

UK to Loan Back the Asante's 'Crown Jewels'

WHO Approves 2nd Malaria Vaccine

A World Without Rice Would Be a World Without Culture

[Herald Interview] Korea Expressway CEO leads push to export Korean road expertise globally

Korea Herald4 days

Horse Domestication Story Gets a Surprising Rewrite

Scientific AmericanOct 28

What Is Ecological Grief?

Psychology Today8 hrs

November 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

PBS NewsHourNov 16

Report: Boat With 30 Bodies Found Off Senegal Coast

Spanish Prime Minister Visits West Africa to Tackle Migration Surge

France: Nation Honors Colonial Troops Massacred by French Army in WWII

Boeing 737 Accidents in Senegal, Turkey Raise Safety Concerns

Cop29’s new carbon market rules offer hope after scandal and deadlock

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°109

Voltaire Network21 hrs

Socium doubles down on Francophone Africa after $5M seed round

TechCrunch6 days

[EYE] He left his heart in Africa

Korea HeraldOct 28

AI-Fakes Detection Is Failing Voters in the Global South

Russia Vetoes Sudan Cease-fire Resolution at UN Security Council

Study: Sudan War Death Toll Much Higher Than Records Show

UN Chief: Sudanese People Living a 'Nightmare of Violence'

Sierra Leone: Govt Arrests Attackers of Military Barracks

Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity Are Promoting Scientific Racism in Search Results

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates

New York Times4 days

‘Optical illusion’: Key takeaways from COP29 at Baku

Al Jazeera1 day

The tech world mourns Susan Wojcicki

TechCrunch2 hrs

In Countries Facing Scorching Heat, Shade Trees and Cheap Cooling Strategies Gain Traction

Scientific AmericanNov 04

Indian Navy Deploys Assets to Track Hijacked Liberian Vessel

Report: Pentagon to Launch Task Force to Guard Red Sea

Yemen: Missiles Fired at US Navy Ship From Houthi Territory

Liberia: Joseph Boakai Declared President-elect

Secret Russian Fuel Swaps Taking Place in New Hotspot, Data Suggests

The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People

Scientific AmericanNov 04

The Message and War

HD Hyundai to develop AI technology for ships

Korea HeraldOct 21

Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week

Associated Press10 hrs

Burkina Faso Encourages Citizens to Report on Each Other

Russia Promises More Military Support to Burkina Faso

Report: Africa Dominates List of 'Most Neglected' Displacement Crises

Burkina Faso Extends Transition to Civilian Rule to 2029

Iran announces new nuclear move

[Graphic News] Biden, Trump older than most other countries’ leaders

Korea HeraldSep 26

See How Many Lives Vaccines Have Saved around the World

Scientific AmericanOct 14

United Nations nuclear agency again condemns Iran for failing to fully cooperate

NPR Online News3 days

Iran says activating ‘advanced’ centrifuges after IAEA censure

Al Jazeera3 days

Greece Offers Treasures to the UK for Parthenon Marbles

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Sign Sahel Security Pact

Sweeteners: The bitter truth about low-calorie sugar substitutes

New ScientistOct 21

S. Korean, Benin FMs hold talks on bilateral ties, regional security

Korea HeraldSep 26

Democracy Without America?

Foreign Affairs1 day

How African startups raised funding in 2023

TechCrunchJul 28

'Barbie' Oscar Nominations: Who Was (and Wasn't) Nominated

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists

Korea HeraldNov 04

COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

The ConversationOct 14

At Least 33 Soldiers Killed In Burkina Faso Attack

Burkina Faso: Damiba Agrees to Resign After Coup

Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears

Scientific AmericanNov 04

Connecting Dots That Don't Connect: Aberrant Salience

Psychology Today14 hrs

Korea seeks to bolster ties with Tanzania, key supply chain partner

Korea HeraldOct 21

Going Infinite review: Who is Sam Bankman-Fried?

New ScientistDec 01, 2023

Indiegogo will designate legit crowdfunders with a ‘Trust-Proven’ badge – TechCrunch

TechCrunchNov 26, 2022

Hurricane Ian Destroyed Their Homes. Algorithms Sent Them Money

[Bridge to Africa] Tanzania marks Independence Day, lauds Korea’s support

Korea HeraldOct 14

89 Migrants Found Dead off Coast of Mauritania

Mauritania: President Ghazouani Set to Win Re-Election

Mauritania: Student Charged with Blasphemy Over Exam Paper

Iran Hangs Two Men on Rare Blasphemy Charges

Saudi Arabia Has Its Own 'Deal of the Century' for Trump

Education officials gather in Seoul to discuss digital classroom transformation

Korea HeraldSep 26

Swing state official warns village struggling with financial losses after influx of illegal immigrants

There's Been an Update About the Illegal Alien Who Shot an Orthodox Jewish Man in Chicago

27M Black People Are Enslaved in Muslim Countries?

Guinea-Bissau: President Dissolves Parliament After Failed Coup

Guinea-Bissau: Army Detains National Guard Commander After Deadly Gunfire

Gabon: Military Stages Coup Following Election

At Least 29 Die as Migrant Boats Sink Near Tunisia

Korea, Africa set the stage for shared growth, sustainability

Korea HeraldOct 21

An Old TB Vaccine Might Help Stave Off Diabetes, Cancer Alzheimer’s, and More

Scientific AmericanJun 28

What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19

The Global Threat of Rogue Diplomacy

ProPublicaJan 30

Yoon meets 10 African leaders ahead of Korea-Africa Summit

Korea HeraldJul 28

Report: Indian Company Used Toxic Ingredient in Cough Syrup

Three Countries Tie Child Deaths to India-Based Cough Syrups

Gambia: Government Says Coup Attempt Foiled

Study: New Antibody Treatment Tested for Malaria

[From the Scene] SLW program explores tech integration for better, happier urban lives

Korea HeraldOct 28

Gene Drives Could Fight Malaria and Other Global Killers but Might Have Unintended Consequences

Scientific AmericanOct 28

UN court ruling against Israel shows limits of legal power to prevent genocide − but rapid speed

The ConversationOct 14

Did ICJ Say Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza?

Blinken calls for technological progress based on 'democratic values'

Korea HeraldSep 26

Hurricane Lee Rapidly Intensifies in the Atlantic

Korea cements ties with African nations in key mineral supply chains

Korea HeraldOct 21

Dust clouds from the Sahara are reaching Europe more frequently

New ScientistSep 26

Atlantic’s Tame Turn Lowers Forecast for Storms This Season: Weather Watch

BloombergOct 21

Hurricane Kirk Could Bring Swells And Rip Current To East Coast Sunday

S. Korean industry minister visits Africa for World Expo bid, economic ties

Korea HeraldOct 14

Tropical Storm Milton tracker: Florida in path of brewing hurricane, forecasters say

USA TodayOct 21

Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene

Associated PressOct 14

Hurricane hunters are flying through Ian’s powerful winds to get the forecasts you rely on – here’s what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

The ConversationOct 14

Blinken Kicks off Four-Nation Africa Tour

Côte d'Ivoire to Gradually Withdraw From UN Peacekeeping Force in Mali

Yoon meets world leaders in New York for 2nd day to promote Expo bid

Korea HeraldSep 26

She lost everything in a fire. Then her bank froze the savings she needed to move on

CNBCNov 28, 2015

PHOTOS: The moms (and dads) of Ivory Coast are falling in love with kangaroo care

NPR Online NewsSep 26

Sextortion scams run by Nigerian criminals are targeting American men, Meta says

[Africa Forum] Trade minister calls for elevating economic ties with Africa

Korea HeraldSep 26

Cocoa farmers face mounting challenges as El Nino rages on

CNBCNov 27, 2017

2020 election: Mike Pompeo’s Twitter account is trolling Trump’s behavior