UN flag no longer offers ‘natural protection’ to peacekeepers

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The organisation's flag and blue helmets no longer offer "natural protection", a new report says.

Hugh Masekela, South African jazz trumpeter, dies

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The South African musician died aged 78 after a "courageous battle with cancer", his family say.

Why some Sudanese back lecturer who beat students

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What a video of a male lecturer assaulting his students says about the state of women's rights in the country.

Kenya’s ‘backpack midwife’ bringing healthcare for all

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For many people in remote regions access to healthcare is limited, so tech is coming to their aid.

MVRDV’s silhouette to take shape in Moscow

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This new structure that will take shape in Moscow offers a new take on the classical stepped buildings found in the city

A façade that shines

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A Proteus bronze façade has transformed this building at the University of London

C40 breathes new life into our cities

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C40 is inviting architects, urban planners, designers, developers, entrepreneurs and environmentalists to transform underused plots and abandoned corners of our cities

CHAN 2018: Zambia top Group B despite draw with Namibia

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Zambia draw with Namibia to top Group B at the African Nations Championship, as Uganda against Ivory Coast ends goalless.

Why you can’t judge a zebra by its stripes

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Looking at a zebra's stripes may not be a good way to tell different types apart, say scientists.

George Weah sworn in as Liberia’s president

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Liberia's new leader says becoming president is a "feeling like no other".