Why is endangered shark ending up on Swiss plates?Â
Tossing away dogfish shark is not an option when its meat has a ready market in Europe. AP…
Wall Street drifts after mixed data on the US economy
NEW YORK — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street following mixed data on the U.S. economy, which did…
Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges caution a week after magnitude 7.5 temblor
Japan is lifting a megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast, a week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake…
Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this week in one last…
I’ve been mountain biking for 20 years, and these are the 6 lessons I’ve learned
Photo: Jeff Barber Any opinions expressed in this article belong to the author alone and do not necessarily…
British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83
NAIROBI, Kenya — British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said…
Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia as investors were treading cautiously Monday ahead of an…
Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after $102M heist
Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over poor working conditions, a ticket-price hike for non-European…
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia squeals and squirms in park video
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other…
How should the United States cooperate with Europe on China strategy?
Dreams of a fully united American and European front toward China are over. Although Washington, Brussels, and other…
New jaguar spotted in Arizona points to progress in endangered species’ recovery
The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique…
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
PADANG, Indonesia — Deaths from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500…