Author: Newslook

Vohibola forest in eastern Madagascar is in the grip of widespread deforestation. Local taskforces try to protect the forest and wildlife.

As Thailand became the first in Southeast Asia to legalise marijuana for medical use last year, many Thais are drawn to a northeastern town for its debut weed festival.

Iceland’s turf buildings are perfect examples of a local architectural tradition dating back to the ninth century.

The Portuguese island of Madeira began three days of mourning after 29 German tourists died after their bus spun off the road.

At least 20 people were killed and 48 wounded by a powerful suicide blast targeting the Shia Hazara in a crowded market in Pakistan’s Quetta city.

Four “sweat bees” that had been living in a Taiwanese woman’s eye were removed by a doctor who described his surprise.

British police have arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at Ecuador’s embassy in London after his asylum was withdrawn.
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