The islands in the Atlantic Ocean, just 350 miles off the west coast of Africa, celebrate 50 years of independence this year and I’m exploring Boa Vista, the lesser-developed island often ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

within and adjacent to the Kalayaan Island Group and Bajo De Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal". AFP journalists who visited Google Maps last year discovered the name West Philippine Sea ...

A global study finds mangroves support 700 billion juvenile fish and invertebrates every year, showing their vital role in ...

Praslin Island, part of the Seychelles in East Africa, is drawing the attention of global travellers ... It is divided by a ridge of hills that runs from east to west. The island features a range of ...

MICHAEL BECKLEY is Associate Professor of Political Science at Tufts University, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, ...

Elon Musk wasn’t the first to shape the national conversation. Joshua Norton, a San Francisco cult figure, was.

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Militaries that have taken power in Africa’s Sahel region – notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have put pressure on ...

Alaska is a prime location for birdwatchers. Local guides help avian observers check bristle-thighed curlews off their bucket ...

But the continent of Africa knows no boundaries and its range of holiday types is as diverse as its people and cultures. Unknown to many is the vast array of islands, dotted around the continent ...