Italian Coast Guard Rescuing Thousands Of Migrants In Mediterranean
The Italian coast guard, assisted by a Norwegian vessel, has already rescued 1,200 migrants from a flotilla of vessels off the coast of Libya.
Africa
An Ex-Husband Can No Longer Demand A Refund Of The 'Bride Price'
In Uganda, a groom's family gives livestock and cash to the bride's family — and asks for a refund if the marriage ends, even if the husband was abusive. As of this month, refunds are banned.
Zero Ebola Cases Reported In Sierra Leone, As Epidemic Peters Out
A year ago, West Africa was reporting more than 500 new Ebola cases each week. This week, the region had just three. Could the epidemic finally be grinding to a halt?
Greek Island Of Kos Burdened By Migrant Migration
Millions of migrants and refugees are trying to get into the European Union. One way in is via the Greek islands. The migration is making a major impact on the island of Kos.
Stop The Foreign Music! African Pop Stars Ask For Government Help
Musicians in Kenya want a law forcing radio stations to play 70 percent local music. Nigeria and South Africa have similar rules. But this kind of protectionism could backfire.
Baseball And Uganda — Two Words That Don't Usually Go Together
Until now: The Ugandan team is the only African nine in this year's Little League Baseball World Championships. And they got there by clobbering European teams with scores like 16-0.
Let's See What Developed In National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest
Too often the developing world is depicted as a place of poverty and suffering. Photos from the contest offer a different vision.
Laws Prohibiting Bush Meat Are Actually A Boon For The Bush Meat Biz
That's what researchers in Equatorial Guinea have found. Endangered animals are at risk. So are humans, from diseases the animals could harbor. So how do you stop the bush meat trade?
Burundi's Ex-Army Chief Gunned Down In Latest Violence
Col. Jean Bikomagu, who led the Tutsi faction during the country's protracted civil war, was killed in front of his house. It is the sixth apparent assassination in two weeks.
At Least 40 Migrants Found Dead On Boat In Mediterranean
The Italian navy found them in the hold of a smuggling boat off the Libyan coast, apparently killed by fuel fumes. More than 300 others were rescued.