Namibia
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700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to be killed for meat in NamibiaThe severe drought in Namibia is likely to leave nearly half of the human population experiencing high levels of food insecurity, the United Nations reported.WorldAug 29
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Rugby World Cup game featuring Canadian team cancelled due to Japan typhoonWorld Rugby issued a statement saying an evacuation order remained in place in the Kamaishi area and there had been landslides and flooding in the vicinity of the stadium.CanadaOct 12, 2019
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Fish caught off poor nations could provide micronutrients needed locally: studyChildren under five could see major health improvements if just a portion of the fish caught off their coasts was diverted to them.CanadaSep 25, 2019
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Donald Trump praises ‘Nambia,’ an African country that doesn’t existU.S. President Donald Trump referred to the southern African nation of Namibia as "Nambia" while meeting with African leaders Wednesday.WorldSep 21, 2017
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Massive 30-tonne meteorite pulled from the ground in ArgentinaA group of scientists believe a whopping 30-tonne meteorite discovered in Argentina Saturday may be the second-largest meteorite ever found.EducationSep 14, 2016
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South Africa, Namibia criticize airline ban on trophiesSome African countries that allow hunting have criticized a decision by a number of international airlines to ban the transport of parts of animals killed in hunts.WorldAug 7, 2015
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Conservation hunt? Corey Knowlton paid $350K to kill endangered black rhinoThere is no shortage of online vitriol being lobbed at Texas millionaire and celebrity game hunter Cory Knowlton after he cashed in on his chance to kill a rare black rhinoceros in Namibia.EnvironmentMay 21, 2015
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Dallas club to cancel endangered rhino hunt unless it can bring home ‘trophy’U.S. hunting club that auctioned off a permit to shoot an endangered black rhinoceros in Africa said it will cancel the hunt if a federal agency denies the winning bidder's request to bring the dead animal back to the U.S. as a trophy.WorldNov 16, 2014
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Police say Mozambican plane carrying 33 people crashed, killing all on boardA Mozambique Airlines plane carrying 33 people crashed in a remote border area, killing all on board, Namibian media reported Saturday.WorldNov 30, 2013
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Over 100,000 children at risk of malnutrition in NamibiaHundreds of thousands of people are at risk of malnutrition as Namibia suffers its worst drought in decades.HealthAug 7, 2013
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