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Violent protests erupt in French Pacific territory
Protesters are against a law being discussed in France to increase eligibility to vote in New Caledonia.
Marie Fowler, 83, becomes Howard University's oldest doctoral graduate
Fowler earned her doctoral degree in ministry over the weekend. She already has her bachelors and two masters but wasn't sure at her age she could manage the work. She stayed the course.
Israeli protesters stomp on aid packages destined for Gaza
At least seven aid trucks were blocked and vandalised at a West Bank border crossing on Monday.
Rowers give up Olympic dream to help Brazil flood victims
The athletes decided to stay in their home state of Rio Grande do Sul to help flood victims.
Why a 'world cruise' had to add more African stops
The world’s longest cruise has been forced to amend its route and is now calling at nine African ports.
Why a 'world cruise' had to add more African stops
The world’s longest cruise has been forced to amend its route and is now calling at nine African ports.
Why a 'world cruise' had to add more African stops
The world’s longest cruise has been forced to amend its route and is now calling at nine African ports.
US curator denies smuggling scorpions from Istanbul
Lorenzo Prendini tells the BBC he had official permits allowing him to take the samples out of Turkey.
US curator denies smuggling scorpions from Istanbul
Lorenzo Prendini tells the BBC he had official permits allowing him to take the samples out of Turkey.
Bringing the wild things back to campus
The College of New Jersey is making room for native plants, and students are digging it.