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It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- They are the hurricanes of legend, the bowling balls that cross the entire Atlantic Ocean, menaced ships of yore and make the long, curved lines on the hurricane charts. Cape Ve... Read More


South African breeder is accused of $14 million rhino horn smuggling ring

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- South African prosecutors have accused a well-known rhino breeder of operating a global rhino horn smuggling network alongside five other people. John Hume, 83, owns one of the ... Read More


Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them into becoming compulsive... Read More


The Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. hits 100th homer, joining some select company in MLB history

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Bobby Witt Jr. knew the ball was gone the moment it left his bat. Only later did the young Kansas City Royals star realize what kind of company it allowed him to join. The two-... Read More


Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administ... Read More


In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya's capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teach... Read More


Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly Monday, in sharp contrast to their ... Read More


India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed "steady progress" in improving relations with China after meeting its top diplomat Tuesday following a yearslong standoff between the n... Read More


Gunmen kill at least 13 people in a mosque shooting in northwestern Nigeria

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Gunmen attacked a mosque in northwestern Nigeria on Tuesday morning, killing at least 13 people during morning prayers, local authorities said. No one immediately claimed respon... Read More


US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility the ... Read More