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The stroke, or cerebrovascular accident

Graphic explaining the different kinds of strokes and their after effects.

Archaeologists dig Afghanistan, map its cultural heritage

by Anne CHAON KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- For archaeologists Afghanistan, rich in ancient treasures and once a key stop on…

Macau bets on tourist revival with Paris-themed resort

Billionaire casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson predicts a revival for beleaguered Macau as he launches his new Paris-themed mega resort, with…

Mapping our galaxy: The Milky Way revealed

by Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) -- The European Space Agency will unveil on Wednesday a three-dimensional map of a…

Tory Burch mixes East and West Coast vibes at NYFW

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Designer Tory Burch mixed East and West Coast US styles at her New York…

British author Forsyth explains why he gave up writing novels

After a dozen novels and 70 million book sales under his belt, British writer Frederick Forsyth tells AFP he is…

French terror investigators grapple with Telegram app

by Pauline TALAGRAND PARIS, France (AFP) -- Smartphone app Telegram, favored by the Islamic State group thanks to the encrypted…

Eats shoots and rarely breeds: giant pandas ‘still at risk’

by Julien GIRAULT CHENGDU, China (AFP) -- The giant panda may have been taken off the endangered species list, but…

Endangered red-eyed frog finds shelter in Nicaragua

NICARAGUA, Managua (AFP) -- Thousands of red-eyed frogs (Agalychnis callidryas), an endangered species from the rainforests of Mexico, Central America and…

Odds of mega-quake rise at high tide: study

by Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) -- The same gravitational force that creates high tides when the Moon and Sun…

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