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Nigerian indigenous crop seeds soar to space in NASA mission
By Chinenye Anuforo The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) of Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in international space research, participating in the historic Crew-11 Mission launched today from the NASA Kennedy...
National Conclave “Role of CSR in Mission Viksit Bharat by 2047” held in New Delhi, Shri Nitin Gatkari Ji urges Community Engagement
New Delhi [India], July 30: The National Conclave on “Role of CSR in Mission Viksit Bharat by 2047” and Indian Achievers’ Awards 2025 were held at Le Méridien, New Delhi, on 15th July. Organised by Indian Achievers’ Forum, a pioneer in recognising...

Pike County 4-H Poultry Show results
The 4-H Poultry Show last Monday began a busy week of events for the county's 4-H’ers. It was a hot and humid day, but the local Farm Bureau offered muffins, fruit cups and a variety of drinks for the hungry 4-H’ers as they waited their turn to...
When Love Is locked
In the divine tapestry of creation, color is not merely pigment—it is poetry. Each human hue whispers of the Creation’s ingenuity, each skin tone a stanza in the sacred hymn of life. And yet, humanity has tarnished this gift, not only...

German zoo sparks outrage over killing 12 of its baboons after contraception failed to stop the primates breeding
By FRANCINE WOLFISZ Published: 14:20 EDT, 29 July 2025 | Updated: 14:21 EDT, 29 July 2025 A German zoo has sparked condemnation after culling 12 baboons amid fears the group had grown too large for their enclosure, while contraception had failed...

Backlash in Germany as Nürnberg Zoo kills 12 healthy baboons citing lack of space
Published on 29/07/2025 - 19:50 GMT+2 A zoo in the German city of Nürnberg said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals. The...

‘Cactus Pears’ Review: Grief Spurs a Tender Romance in a Delicate Indian Drama
Rohan Kanawade‘s Cactus Pears begins with the unexpected heartbreak of grief. At the start of this delicate and understated love story, which took home the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance earlier this year, Anand (Bhushaan Manoj) and his...

The Stage is Set: Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Gear Up for CHAN 2024
A transformative moment in African football is taking shape as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania gear up to host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Embracing the shared motto “Pamoja” – the Swahili term for Together – 19...

W. David Gressly brings talents to Verde Valley
After a career spanning 45 years overseas, including work in 16 countries across Africa and Asia, Friends of the Verde River Executive Director W. David Gressly, 69, has been fulfilling his original desire to be an environmentalist since he took...

German zoo faces backlash after killing 12 baboons
BERLIN (AP) — A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals. The Tiergarten Nurnberg zoo...

Zoo kills 12 baboons despite protests from animal rights groups
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AP News: A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
BERLIN (AP) — A zoo in the German city of Nurember g said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals. The Tiergarten Nürnberg zoo...

German Zoo Facing Backlash After Killing 12 Healthy Baboons
Demonstrators stand with protest signs in front of the Nuremberg Zoo in Nuremberg, Germany, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Slogan reads 'we won't remain silence until all animals can live in freedom'. (Daniel Loeb/dpa via AP) BERLIN (AP) — A zoo in the...

German zoo under fire for killing 12 healthy baboons
A zoo in Nuremberg, Germany, announced on Tuesday that it had euthanized 12 baboons, despite public protests, concluding a controversy sparked by concerns that the zoo lacked sufficient space for its increasing baboon population. The Tiergarten...

German zoo kills 12 baboons due to space, despite protests
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World It said that it examined offers to take in some of the animals but was unable to make any of them work Author of the article: Published Jul 29, 2025 • 2 minute read Demonstrators stand with protest signs in front...

Merck Foundation Together with African and Asian First Ladies Mark ‘World Assisted Reproductive Technology Day’ 2025
BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 28: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) Day 2025' together with African and Asian First...

Erykah Badu to commemorate 25th anniversary of ‘Mama’s Gun’ with Irving concert
Dallas neo-soul singer Erykah Badu will commemorate the 25th anniversary of her second album, Mama’s Gun, with a tour including a Dec. 10 stop at Irving’s Toyota Music Factory. “The Return of Automatic Slim Tour” will kick off on Oct. 3 in Los...

German zoo culls 12 baboons over lack of space despite protests
A zoo in Nuremberg, Germany, said Tuesday it euthanized 12 baboons despite protests, citing limited space to accommodate the expanding group. The Tiergarten Nürnberg Zoo first announced plans to kill baboons it didn't have space for in February...
Massive Contraband Seizure: NRA Customs Officers Foil Major Drug Trafficking Attempt
BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨🇸🇱🇸🇱 Massive Contraband Seizure: NRA Customs Officers Foil Major Drug Trafficking Attempt July 28, 2025 Gbalamuya Border Crossing Point, Kambia District, Sierra Leone In a proactive operation led by the Assistant Commissioner for...

German zoo kills 12 baboons that it didn't have enough space to house, despite protests
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