War Crimes Are Suspected In Northern Ethiopia's Conflict Zone
A months-long government offensive in northern Ethiopia has displaced millions, killed thousands and fueled charges of ethnic cleansing.
Africa
Behind The Humanitarian Crisis Caused By The Civil War In Ethiopia
The civil war in Ethiopia — which is going into its seventh month — has lead to an astonishing level of human suffering, with sexual violence being used as weapon of war.
Is The Variant From India The Most Contagious Coronavirus Mutant On The Planet?
Scientists are trying to determine if the coronavirus variant in India could be the most transmissible variant known.
Nonuplets: Woman From Mali Gives Birth To 9 Babies
Doctors were surprised to find nine babies; scans had shown only seven. "The newborns (five girls and four boys) and the mother are all doing well," Mali's health minister says.
They Desperately Need COVID Vaccines. So Why Are Some Countries Throwing Out Doses?
How the chaotic system for distributing the world's vaccine supply is wreaking havoc in places that can least afford it.
Africa Faces Vaccine Shortage, Challenges Administering Doses
While many African countries need more COVID-19 vaccines, others are struggling to administer the shots they have. Malawi and South Sudan have even had to throw out unused and expired doses.
Want To See Inspiring Pix? Check Out These Award-Winning Photos
This year's Leica Women Foto Project highlights girls defying cultural taboos and learning to swim in Zanzibar and a young Native American runner who triumphed despite a coach's lack of faith.
Germany Will Repatriate Benin Bronzes, Plundered From Africa In The 19th Century
German officials announced they have reached an agreement with Nigeria to return artifacts looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin and now housed in German museums; other nations also hold bronzes.
The U.N. Takes Aim At A 'Silent Epidemic' — Drowning
This week, in the middle of a pandemic, the United Nations took a stand about an issue that has nothing to do with disease but is one of the top causes of death for children ages 5 to 14.
People Are Talking About A 'Double Mutant' Variant In India. What Does That Mean?
The term is a reference to two particular mutations in SARS-CoV-2. But the variant in India could carry additional mutations.