New species of prehistoric turtle discovered in Madagascar

(NEW YORK) -- A new species of turtle that roamed Earth alongside dinosaurs and flying reptiles has been discovered in Madagascar.The near-complete fossil of the quick-mouthed frog turtle, or Sahonachelys mailakavava, was found in the Maevarano Formation in northwestern Madagascar, according to a study... Read More.

Bomb explodes near a school in western Afghanistan

(NEW YORK) -- A bomb exploded near a school in Farah, in western Afghanistan, on Monday and wounded 21 people. At least 10 of those injured were students as young as 7, a provincial official said.No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.The... Read More.

South Africa to end captive lion breeding, bone trade

(LONDON) -- South Africa announced Sunday it plans to end its multimillion-dollar captive lion industry and said it won’t oppose the international ban on the rhinoceros horn and elephant ivory trade.The announcement was made alongside the release of a nearly 600-page report by a... Read More.

Americans among 45 dead in Israel stampede

(JERUSALEM) -- Multiple Americans were among those killed and injured in a stampede in Israel that's killed dozens, the State Department said Friday.The State Department has not released the number of Americans involved, but the Consulate General of Israel in New York said four... Read More.