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The battle to save Sri Lanka’s leopards
Having endured a bloody civil war from 1983 until 2009, Sri Lanka is now at peace and developing rapidly. That's good news for the country as a whole, but the…
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Wildlife is flourishing around Fukushima
Nearly a decade after Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster, researchers have discovered that wildlife is thriving in the areas evacuated by humans, despite radiological contamination.
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Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?
Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance:…
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‘Hamlet’ in the skies? The story behind Taiwan’s newest airline
Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island's duopoly aviation market.
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Copenhagen’s new Metro is a thing of beauty
In Copenhagen, traffic is usually caused by the two-wheel variety of transportation: the bicycle.
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They say he lived to be 168. Here’s how
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents.
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Luxury atop one of the world’s tallest hotels
From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new.
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Father’s Day – A day for dad to remember
CELEBRATIONS of fatherhood date back to the Middle Ages, with the idea of Father's Day being very different depending on the culture.But when was it established? We know that Mother's…
