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World lagging on key UN biodiversity targets

Hundreds of nations signed on to a goal to protect 30% of the world's land and sea by 2030. As the timeline reaches the halfway point, activists say the current protection estimates are way behind.

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Is Syria's 'new' economy for the rich only?

The Syrian government says it is restructuring the economy and announces prosperity. But ordinary Syrians are not feeling it. In fact, they say their lives are getting worse. Who exactly is likely to benefit then?

Peter Thiel: Power, Palantir and the antichrist

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He was early to back Facebook, early to back Donald Trump and is one of the world's richest people. But from his theories on the antichrist and AI to his distinctive politics, Peter Thiel is hard to pin down.

Peter Thiel: Power, Palantir, and the antichrist

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He was early to back Facebook, early to back Donald Trump, and is one of the world’s richest people. But from his theories on the antichrist and AI to his distinctive politics, Peter Thiel is hard to pin down.

Decolonizing perceptions about Africa

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A UN resolution to redraw the global map to project the African continent more accurately, national initiatives to decolonize schools and a campaign to present positive developments are changing the way Africa is seen.

Yemeni militants: How powerful are the Houthis now?

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After Houthi victories in Yemen, the group's importance in the US-Iran war has grown. Previously Lebanon's Hezbollah was considered most significant in Iran's "axis of resistance." Now the Houthis are rising to the top.

Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways

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As Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has called for help to replace destroyed locomotives and is making plans to keep passengers safe.

Airport malaria in Germany remains infrequent

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An outbreak of malaria at Frankfurt Airport this summer has raised alarm. Experts believe parasites probably arrived in a passenger's luggage. But with the onset of fall, the risks of contracting the disease are low.