Tonnes of clams die in Vietnam as toxic leak fears mount Tonnes of clams die in Vietnam as toxic leak fears mount More than 100 tonnes of clams have perished in central Vietnam because of a possible toxic leak into the sea near an industrial zone.
28 April 2016 17:36
First signs of coral bleaching in Sydney Harbour: scientists First signs of coral bleaching in Sydney Harbour: scientists Coral bleaching has been detected in Sydney Harbour. The damaging phenomenon is blamed on warming sea-surface temperatures.
19 April 2016 13:33
ExxonMobil, Rockefellers face off in climate battle ExxonMobil, Rockefellers face off in climate battle US energy giant ExxonMobil is facing an onslaught from environmentalists and some shareholders including the Rockefeller Family Fund.
18 April 2016 14:51
Saudi orders 'kinder, gentler' religious police Saudi orders 'kinder, gentler' religious police Saudi Arabia has stripped its frequently criticised religious police of their powers to arrest, urging them to act "kindly and gently" in enforcing Islamic rules.
13 April 2016 17:33
Turkmenistan introduces mandatory pre-marital HIV tests Turkmenistan introduces mandatory pre-marital HIV tests Turkmenistan has passed a law making HIV tests mandatory prior to marriage.
06 April 2016 21:05
Number of adults with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980: WHO Number of adults with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980: WHO The number of adults estimated to be living with diabetes has nearly quadrupled over 35 years: the World Health Organization
06 April 2016 20:08
Cholesterol drug fails to improve heart health: study Cholesterol drug fails to improve heart health: study Experimental drug that greatly increases levels of "good" cholesterol has no effect on heart health, a comprehensive clinical trial found.
05 April 2016 14:26
France PM warns extreme Islam winning the propaganda war France PM warns extreme Islam winning the propaganda war Prime Minister Manuel Valls said extreme forms of Islam were winning the propaganda war for hearts and minds.
05 April 2016 14:16
Hungarian teachers stage nationwide walkout Hungarian teachers stage nationwide walkout Hundreds of Hungarian teachers held a nationwide walkout in a growing revolt against the government's tight grip on education
30 March 2016 16:55
Religious duel in Japan: Pastor rock vs. Buddhist monk blues Icon Religious duel in Japan: Pastor rock vs. Buddhist monk blues The band Boxi Rocks features Sekino and three other pastors, who don church robes during their raucous performances.
25 March 2016 14:37
UNESCO adds Kazakhstani site to list of biosphere reserves Icon UNESCO adds Kazakhstani site to list of biosphere reserves A Kazakhstani site has been added to the UNESCO list of protected biosphere nature reserves.
24 March 2016 16:35
Woman who 'taught France to cook' swept away by Irish food Woman who 'taught France to cook' swept away by Irish food Did you hear the one about the Irishwoman who taught the French how to cook?
17 March 2016 15:31
Pope Francis approves sainthood for Mother Teresa Pope Francis approves sainthood for Mother Teresa Pope Francis approved sainthood for Mother Teresa, the missionary nun who became a global if controversial symbol of compassion for her care of the sick and destitute.
15 March 2016 17:32
Rising seas swamp Marshall Islands Rising seas swamp Marshall Islands Residents in low-lying areas of the Marshall Islands are braced for flooding underscoring the islands' vulnerability to climate change.
11 March 2016 15:21
The fairytale rise of singer Gavin James The fairytale rise of singer Gavin James 'In Ireland everything happens in pubs,' says Gavin James, widely seen as the next big singer songwriter.
10 March 2016 15:01
Once extinct, world's last wild horse returns to steppes Once extinct, world's last wild horse returns to steppes The path out of oblivion for Przewalski's horse lies in getting on a plane to China, Mongolia and, most recently, the Russian steppes.
09 March 2016 18:30
Zika link to new, paralysing disease Zika link to new, paralysing disease Causing brain damage in babies and a rare neurological ailment in adults, the Zika virus is also linked to paralysis-causing myelitis.
09 March 2016 00:53
EU delays weedkiller decision amid cancer uproar EU delays weedkiller decision amid cancer uproar The EU postponed a decision to extend the approval of a key weedkiller for another 15 years amid an uproar that it may cause cancer.
08 March 2016 23:59
Mutations, DNA damage seen in Fukushima forests: Greenpeace Mutations, DNA damage seen in Fukushima forests: Greenpeace Conservation group Greenpeace warned that the environmental impact of the Fukushima nuclear crisis five years ago on nearby forests is just beginning to be seen.
04 March 2016 15:26

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