At least two killed in gas field explosion in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT: An explosion in a gas field under construction in energy-rich Uzbekistan killed at least two people, authorities said on Wednesday. Deadly accidents in Central Asian factories as well as gas and oil facilities are common, but Tashkent has long…
Grim survival tactic: Why is Namibia planning to kill over 700 animals, including hundreds of elephants and zebras
Southern African nation Namibia has announced plans to slaughter 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to provide food for nearly half of its 1.4 million citizens who are facing a hunger crisis after worst drought in a century.In addition to…