GABORONE (Reuters) – Botswana is investigating an increasing number of unexplained elephant deaths, having confirmed that 275 had died, compared to 154 two weeks ago, the government said on Thursday. A dead elephant is seen in this undated brochure image in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, May-June 2020. PHOTOS OBTAINED BY …
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In a virtual message during the Diana 2020 Awards ceremony on Wednesday, the Duke of Sussex honored those who were working to address some of the world’s biggest issues, such as racial inequality, climate change, and mental health. Speaking of his mother, Harry said, “She never took the easy route, …
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NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) – Asian stocks were due to follow Wall Street gains on Thursday as investors cheered on signs that the world economy was emerging from hibernation due to coronavirus, although trade is likely already low that new concerns about Hong Kong keep investors cautious. Also adding …
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