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Deadlier than the Titanic: A ferry set out with about 1,900 aboard. Only 64 survived
New York Times: None of the 46 babies and toddlers on board survived.
US marks a million deaths, Biden says pandemic isn't over
America lowers flags to half-mast to note a sobering milestone.
Israel bars New Zealand ambassador
Israel bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.
Singer challenges African President
Youssou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by Rolling Stone magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.
Scientists stunned by fire-dancing chimps
Chimpanzees have been seen performing a "fire dance" in behaviour that could indicate an ability to understand and even control fire.
Homosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governments
Homophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.
Zuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowry
Following the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.