Multiple deaths reported as police clash with anti-tax protesters in Kenya

Multiple deaths reported as police clash with anti-tax protesters in Kenya

(LONDON) -- Police allegedly fired live ammunition at anti-government protesters in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, as thousands of people demonstrated against proposed tax hikes in the East African nation.At least five people were shot dead during Tuesday's clashes between police and protesters in Nairobi, according to Amnesty International. Another 31…
South Sudan’s epic effort to protect the world’s largest mammal migration

South Sudan’s epic effort to protect the world’s largest mammal migration

(LONDON) -- South Sudan is trying to protect the largest land mammal migration in history by partnering with the nonprofit organization African Parks to safeguard the migratory species that rely on the ecosystem to survive.The migration has enabled animals such as the white-eared kob, tiang, Mongalla gazelle and bohor reedbuck…
South Sudan’s epic effort to protect the world’s largest mammal migration

South Sudan’s epic effort to protect the world’s largest mammal migration

(NEW YORK) -- South Sudan is trying to protect the largest land mammal migration in history by partnering with the nonprofit organization African Parks to safeguard the migratory species that rely on the ecosystem to survive.The migration has enabled animals such as the white-eared kob, tiang, Mongalla gazelle and bohor…
Why Americans are turning to Mexico for pet care

Why Americans are turning to Mexico for pet care

(NEW YORK) -- A growing number of pet owners in the U.S. are turning to Mexico to access more affordable medical care for their pets.Miguel Lazcano of New York City, a pet owner who considers his three dogs to be his family, was facing a heart-wrenching situation. One of his…
Britain’s Princess Anne hospitalized after ‘incident,’ palace says

Britain’s Princess Anne hospitalized after ‘incident,’ palace says

(LONDON) -- Britain's Princess Anne has been hospitalized following an "incident" at Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening, Buckingham Palace said on Monday.The princess on Monday was being treated in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, "as a precautionary measure," the palace said. She is "expected to make a full and swift recovery," the…
2 rescued after small plane crashes near Turks and Caicos

2 rescued after small plane crashes near Turks and Caicos

(PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos) -- Two people have been rescued after a small plane that took off from Florida crash-landed in the waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean.The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said shortly after noon on Saturday they received reports of an…
2 years after pushing back Russia, Kharkiv faces barrage of attacks

2 years after pushing back Russia, Kharkiv faces barrage of attacks

(UKRAINE) -- It can be difficult to sleep in Kharkiv. Ukraine's second-largest city is now under continuous attack, its residents waking many nights to the sounds of huge blasts.Less than 20 miles from the border with Russia, Kharkiv has become known around the world as a symbol of Ukraine's resistance.Two…