Kalahari Bushmen Campfires and Late-Night Conversations 'Developed Human Culture'
Study finds firelight conversations reinforced cultural traditions and developed sense of community.
Ex-Australian Prime Minister John Howard Denies Aboriginal Genocide Claims: Who Were the 'Stolen Generations'?
Thousands of aboriginal children were forcibly removed from their houses from 1909 to 1970.
Boko Haram Fighters Surrender as Rumours Spread of Leader Abubakar Shekau's Death
Insurgents surrender as Nigerian government investigates allegations of Shekau's death
Hong Kong Students Boycott Classes in 2017 Election Protest: What You Need to Know
Pro-democracy students rally against China's ruling on 2017 Hong Kong elections
Autumn Equinox 2014: How do People Around the World Celebrate Harvest Festivals?
A look at how different countries celebrate harvest festivals and welcome the autumn season
Baby Flushed Down Toilet is Rescued: China Battles with Abandoned Baby Crisis
Thousands of children are abandoned in China every year because they are disabled or because parents are too poor
Nairobi Westgate Mall Siege One Year On: Is al-Shabaab Still Powerful?
One year after east Africa vowed to defeat al-Shabaab, the group is still cause for concern.
Australia Terrorism Raid Sparks Fears of '2005 Cronulla Riots Part 2'
People fear violent riots could occur again following mass-arrest of suspected terrorists
Lisa Ann Coleman Execution: Who Were the Six Women Killed in Texas Since 1976 Death Penalty Reinstatement?
A look at the six women executed in Texas since US reinstated death penalty
Nigeria: Is Ebola Meme Being Used to Spread Fears Virus 'Was Created by White People'?
Some Nigerian forum users say Western countries are to blame for Ebola
Malaysia Airlines MH17: Who Anonymously Offered $30m Bounty to Find Attackers?
Investigation company was offered $30m to find those responsible for MH17 plane crash.
Syria: 15 Children Die Because Medics 'Administered Anaesthetic instead of Measles Vaccination'
Medics are accused of negligence as 15 children die because they received anesthetic by mistake.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Ivory Coast Launches Ebola 'Soap Bucket Challenge'
New twist on challenge aims to raise awareness of the importance of hygienic to ward off Ebola.
Chimpanzee Violence 'Not Caused by Humans', Study Reveals
New study says human encroachment is not a factor of violence among chimpanzees.
Saddest Countries in the World: Syria, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti and Chad
Survey analyses sadness levels among citizens of 135 countries
South Sudan Bans Foreign Workers as War-Torn Country is on Verge of Famine
NGOs fear government's decision might threaten aid programmes
Natural Disasters Displaced 'Three Times as Many People as Conflicts' in 2013
Increasingly concentrated urban populations in areas prone to hazards is one cause.
Syria: 36 Children Die After Receiving 'UN-Sponsored Contaminated Measles Vaccine'
Opposition accused Assad's regime of contaminating the vaccines that killed the children
US Teenager 'Harassed by Police' Mistaken for White Widow Terrorist Samantha Lewthwaite
The girl was on vacation with her family in Kenya when police stopped her.
Japan: First Dolphins Slaughtered in Taiji Since Hunting Season Began
Activists say at least nine dolphins were slaughtered in Taiji on Tuesday.
Jamila Bibi Faces 'Honour Killing' for Adultery if Deported to Pakistan
Bibi's life is at risk as ex-husband's family vowed to kill her because of adultery allegations.
Proposed Textbooks in Texas 'Contain False Information on Climate Change'
Report shows distortions and bias in proposed textbooks to be approved in Texas in November
Australia: Goldfish Has 'Life-Threatening' Brain Tumour Removed
Goldfish George will now be able to live for 20 more years.
Mexico Independence Day: How do Mexicans Celebrate El Grito?
El Grito commemorates the start of a revolution which led to independence from Spanish domination.
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Awarded PhD in Two Months from University where President Mugabe is Chancellor
Outrage over First Lady's quick degree at University of Zimbabwe, of which husband is chancellor.
Central African Republic Conflict: UN Troops Full Deployment 'Necessary to Protect Civilians'
Amnesty urges UN to deploy all peacekeepers to protect civilians as conflict continues to claim lives.
Rhino Anti-Poaching War in South Africa 'Far from Being Won'
Anti-poaching chief says more has to be done to save South Africa's rhinos.
Alzheimer's Study: Brain 'Able to Resist Destructive Protein Beta-Amyloid'
Study shows brain able to compensate for presence of proteins associated with Alzheimer's
Nigeria Boko Haram Kidnappings Four Months On: Will the Chibok Girls Ever be Found?
Four months after Chibok mass abduction the girls are still missing.
Isis, Obama and the Mother of All Conspiracy Theories
Speculation is mounting that IS is in fact a creation of the US government.
