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John Woo’s ‘The Killer’ returns: A 21st-century femme fatale

His 1989 film "The Killer" is a cult classic of Hong Kong action cinema, featuring John Woo's dynamic style as a filmmaker and highlighting Chow Yun-Fat's charisma as its protagonist. Woo has…

4 months ago

by Ifunanya Nwachukwu

The Rumble in the jungle 50 years on: DR Congo remembers the fight of the century

October 30, 1974, is a legendary date in Congolese history. On that day, Muhammad Ali faced off against George Foreman in a world heavyweight championship boxing match in Kinshasa. Fifty years on,…

4 months ago

Sport

How Egypt eradicated malaria after century-long effort

The World Health Organization has announced that malaria has been completely eradicated in Egypt, calling the result "truly historic". The country has been pursuing this public health goal for nearly a century.…

4 months ago

Africa

The 20th century’s first genocide in Namibia

The German Schutztruppe in colonial South West Africa went from fighting OvaHerero and Nama warriors to causing the 20th century’s first genocide.…

7 months ago

World

Origin of popular Christmas song: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a traditional English Christmas carol of unknown origin that is believed to date from the 16th century. It was sung by children in Victorian times…

4 years ago

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Recycling human skin: An alternative to animal testing?

For more than half a century, humans have required all new drugs to be tested on animals. Today, ethical alternatives are emerging. But can they replace animal studies? The Down to Earth…

4 years ago

News·World

Highest Nile waters for a century swamp Sudan

On Sudan's Tuti Island, where the Blue and White Nile meet, the highest river waters since records began have left people struggling hopelessly to hold back the rising floods.…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Lena Hoschek takes Berlin Fashion Week down the garden path

The Austrian designer says her collection is inspired by 19th Century floral illustrations.…

7 years ago

Fashion

Charleston businesses ready to capitalize on rare total solar eclipse

With Charleston being the last city to host the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in the United States in almost a century, area businesses are cashing in.…

8 years ago

News·World

Much of South Asia could be too hot to live in by 2100

Climate change could make much of South Asia too hot for human survival by the end of this century, scientists warn.…

8 years ago

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John Woo’s ‘The Killer’ returns: A 21st-century femme fatale

The Rumble in the jungle 50 years on: DR Congo remembers the fight of the century

How Egypt eradicated malaria after century-long effort

The 20th century’s first genocide in Namibia

Origin of popular Christmas song: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

Recycling human skin: An alternative to animal testing?

Highest Nile waters for a century swamp Sudan

Lena Hoschek takes Berlin Fashion Week down the garden path

Charleston businesses ready to capitalize on rare total solar eclipse

Much of South Asia could be too hot to live in by 2100

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