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African Union Team Meets M23 Rebels in Congo Peace Push
An African Union delegation led by ex-presidents Kenyatta, Sahle-Work Zewde and Masisi met M23 rebels on October 5 in a renewed Congo…
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Ancient Crocodile Species Named From Sphinx’s Bedrock
Herugavialis cairensis, a new ancient crocodile species, was named from Mokattam limestone — the same rock the Great Sphinx was carved from.
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Niacin Trial Shows Early Promise Against Brain Cancer
A University of Calgary Phase I/II trial found 82% of 24 glioblastoma patients progression-free at six months on high-dose niacin plus standard…
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Extinct Yak Relative Discovered in Siberia’s Denisova Cave
Scientists identified an extinct yak relative from 20 ancient genomes in Denisova Cave. 'Yak X' diverged 400,000 years ago and died out…
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Houthis Fire Missiles at Aden Airport, Yemen Fight Widens
Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport on Oct 7 with no casualties reported. The coalition also intercepted a missile over Saudi…
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Study Finds Bacteria Navigate by Bumping Into Things
A Nature Microbiology study found Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria reverse direction when they collide with obstacles — a simple form of touch sensing.
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First Direct Radio Signal Detected From Exoplanet
Using MeerKAT, astronomers detected the first direct radio signal from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, 63 light-years away. The signal appears auroral, not…
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Quarter Million Join School Protests Across France
Around 266,000 people joined school protests across France on Oct 6, with 56,000 in Paris. Police used tear gas and detained about…
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Nigeria Air Force Names 25 Killed in Ondo Plane Crash
Nigeria's Air Force released the names of 25 people — 5 crew and 20 passengers — killed when aircraft NAF 931 crashed…
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India, Ghana Exchange Two MoUs During Jaishankar Visit
India and Ghana exchanged two MoUs — on zoology and agricultural research — during S. Jaishankar's visit as part of his October…