World Nov 24 South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing girlfriend Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend 10 years ago at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world. He will be released from prison on Jan. 5, but will be constantly monitored by parole…
World Mar 25 Africa’s elephants more endangered by poaching, habitat loss The number of African forest elephants has fallen by more than 86% since 1990, while the population of savanna elephants dropped by more than 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which rates the global extinction risks…