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Early humans may have survived harsh winters by hibernating

Bears do it. Bats do it. Even European hedgehogs do it. And now it turns out that early human beings may also have been...

Airlines must be penalized for refusing virus refunds, says consumer group

Airlines like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways should face “strong action” from regulators for refusing to issue refunds to customers complying with England’s new...

150 ancient city relics make debut at North China museum

More than 150 pieces of cultural relics dating back more than 1,000 years are making their first public appearance at the newly opened Yecheng...

Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal

Shares started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that US lawmakers finally have a deal...

Red Sea’s coral reefs face existential threat from overfishing

The coral reefs at the Red Sea reserves are in grave danger as a result of rising environmental violations including illegal fishing by trawlers,...

‘Slaughtered like chickens’: Eritrea heavily involved in Tigray conflict, say eyewitnesses

In early December, Ethiopian state television broadcast something unexpected: A fiery exchange between civilians in Shire, in the northern Tigray region, and Ethiopian soldiers,...

Hope on stemming climate change, but all must take part

China, producing a quarter of the world’s carbon emissions, has an instrumental role in reducing levels so that global temperatures can be kept in...

New artifacts found in excavations of Turkish ancient city

Gifts dating back 1,800 years that have been given to the dead throughout history have been unearthed in a grave in the ancient city...

Oil’s vaccine trade faces hurdles ahead

By Julian Lee

Coronavirus lesson: Bangladesh foresters seek tourism curbs to save wildlife habitats

Inspired by the coronavirus lockdown measures that led nature to reclaim its spaces in the forests, government agencies in Bangladesh have recommended restrictions on...

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