Holy moley! 'Extinct' creature found for first time in 80 years
'Experts told us, "You’re not going to find that mole. It’s extinct".'
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US accuses China of launching global information war
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At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat in Mali
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Gabon's fall is the eighth coup in four years in Africa's 'coup belt'.
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Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari
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Toothpaste and sharks: Stowaways survive 14-day journey on ship's rudder
New York Times: The four men hid on the ship in Lagos, Nigeria. They ended up in Brazil.
London-bound passengers end up in North Africa after flight diversion
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Diplomats in touch with Kiwis after coup in Niger
New Zealanders in Niger offered assistance with flights out after coup.
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UN says it has been forced to cut food aid to millions
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Group of African leaders travelled to Russia on a self-styled 'peace mission'.
No tall story: World Giraffe Day celebrated a decade on
Celebration of world’s tallest animal highlights threats to survival, conservation effort.
The world’s most miserable countries revealed
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A cult leader told followers to starve to meet Jesus. Why did so many do it?
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