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Tunisia Races to Protect Cultural Sites
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Tunisia is making a push to protect its endangered archaeological sites and rich cultural heritage.
These sites often are looted or damaged during illegal nighttime excavations by people looking for goods…
Kenyan Science Teacher Wins Global Prize
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Kenyan science teacher from a remote village has been named the world’s most outstanding educator and has received a $1 million prize.
Peter Tabichi beat 10,000 applicants to win the 2019 Global Teacher Prize…
Can Drought-Proof Maize Save Zimbabwe’s Farmers?
Researchers are betting that a new variety of maize can help farmers in Zimbabwe withstand increasing instances of drought.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center says it is working on ensuring that Zimbabwe returns to its…
Hong Kong Authorities Stop Rhino Horn Smugglers
Airport authorities in Hong Kong arrested two men accused of smuggling a record number of rhino horns worth $1 million.
The accused smugglers were headed to Vietnam from Johannesburg, South Africa. About 24 severed rhino horns weighing 40…
South African Surgeons Make History with 3D Printed Ear Implants
South African surgeons successfully performed the world’s first implant of middle-ear bones that used 3D printed components, a research university said.
The technique “may be the answer to conductive hearing loss — a middle ear problem…
Egypt, Sudan Join Forces to Secure Border
REUTERS
Egypt and Sudan, two countries facing cross-border threats from militias operating in Libya, have agreed to set up joint military patrols along their border.
The patrols eventually may lead to joint forces in the border region…