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Third of amphibians said unknown; lurk in forests
OSLO (Reuters) - One in three of all types of amphibians may yet to be found by scientists and remote tropical forests should get extra protection as the likely homes of such "unknown" creatures, a study said on Wednesday.
400,000-plus women raped in Congo yearly: study
KINSHASA (Reuters) - More than 400,000 women are raped in the Democratic Republic of Congo every year, according to a study by U.S. researchers published Wednesday, but the United Nations has expressed doubt over the findings.
Nearly half million women raped in Congo yearly: study
KINSHASA (Reuters) - More than 400,000 women are raped in the Democratic Republic of Congo every year, according to a study by U.S. researchers published Wednesday, but the United Nations has expressed doubt over the findings.
Oslo urges more forest aid despite corruption risk
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway urged rich nations on Thursday to take risks and pay to slow deforestation in poor countries, saying there would hardly be a tree left in Congo if donors first wait for corruption to be eradicated.
At least 38 dead after boat sinks in Congo
KINSHASA (Reuters) - At least 38 people died in the Democratic Republic of Congo when the boat they were traveling in capsized on Monday, the Red Cross said.
Belgian king angry over son's Congo trip: palace
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's Prince Laurent has faced rare criticism from the king over an unauthorized trip to Congo last month that has led some lawmakers to say the errant son should lose his state allowance.
U.N. plane crashes in Congo killing 32
KINSHASA (Reuters) - A United Nations plane crashed while trying to land at the airport serving Congo's capital, Kinshasa, on Monday, killing 32 people, U.N. officials said. One person aboard survived.
Measles out of control in DR Congo: charity
LONDON (Reuters) - An epidemic of measles in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "spiraling out of control," the international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said on Tuesday.
Congo must prosecute rapists, help victims: U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) - The Democratic Republic of Congo must prosecute soldiers and armed groups who have raped on an unprecedented scale and should set up a meaningful fund to compensate victims, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Gold mine group opposes planned U.S. disclosure rule
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The largest industry group representing global gold miners said a proposed U.S. rule aimed at cutting funds to armed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will jeopardize Africa's gold mining and economic activities.
Ash to hit northern Europe, but volcano dying down
LONDON/REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - Northern Europe is set to again bear the brunt of air traffic disruption from Icelandic volcanic ash on Wednesday after 500 flights were canceled on Tuesday, but experts said the eruption was rapidly dying down. | Video
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