If you donate DNA, what should scientists give in return? A 'pathbreaking' new model
That's how a prominent medical ethicist describes a researcher's innovative plan to share study results with participants in Kenya.
Africa
Nigerian police rescue 5 kidnapped sisters in rare outcome after public outrage
Police in Nigeria have rescued five sisters who were kidnapped in the capital in early January. The fate of the sisters has gripped a country where kidnapping has become an epidemic.
In between shoveling, we asked folks from hot spots about their first time seeing snow
If snow has lost its charms for you, consider what it's like to experience it for the first time. People from the Global South and other snowless places share what it was like to discover snow.
A kidnapping of six sisters and a murder has gripped Nigeria
The horrific murder of one of six kidnapped sisters close to Nigeria's capital has gripped and shocked a nation that has become nearly immune to the kidnapping epidemic.
Hisham Matar tells a story of friendship and revolution in new novel, 'My Friends'
British Libyan writer Hisham Matar returns with a story of friendship and revolution called My Friends, a meditation on how political upheaval shapes the most intimate and private relationships.
More than half the world goes to the polls in 2024. South Africa is one to watch
South Africa's ruling African National Congress faces its most competitive electoral challenge since the end of apartheid in 1994.
Israel defends itself at the U.N.'s top court against allegations of genocide
Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel defended its war in Gaza at the United Nations' highest court Friday.
Palestinians and Israelis react to International Court of Justice proceedings
Palestinians and Israelis watch the genocide case at a United Nations court — as fighting continues between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
South Africa outlines genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice
At The Hague, proceedings began on South Africa's accusation of genocide by Israel in Gaza. Health officials in Gaza say more than 23,000 people have died in the war.
South Africa tells the U.N. top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
In a landmark case that strikes at the heart of Israel's national identity, South Africa pleaded Thursday with the U.N.'s top court to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza.