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In his vocal war on fossil fuels Mr Petro made Colombia the first major oil-producing country to halt new ...

An elite squad of all-female guards known as the “Revolutionary Nuns” protected Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Trained in ...

A new study reconstructing the Arabian Peninsula’s ancient past adds clues to how early humans left the African continent.

Ancient rocks reveal there were several humid spells in Arabia’s past, which might have given early hominins a route out of ...

Though less common than bulb onions, chives and green onions can pull double duty, combining onions’ pungency with herbs’ delicacy. Here’s how to use either to enhance your springtime cooking.

Many of John Green’s novels offer a snapshot of young adult reading culture in the 2010s – star-crossed teenage lovers and “manic pixie dream girl” characters, Tumblr quotes and metaphors ...

Here’s a look back on all of his titles. Green has written eight books, including his bestsellers “Looking for Alaska” and “The Fault in Our Stars.” Many of his books are young adult ...