In one hand, the dancers hold swords symbolizing battle. In the other, a piece of cloth symbolizing peace. They dance a ...

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, ...

The U.N.'s food agency says it will suspend various food and nutritional assistance in vulnerable countries across West and ...

In late June, Pasatiempo caught up with Vieux Farka Touré, a Mali (West African) musician whose father is the late Ali Farka ...

NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, is expected to fetch up to $4 million during the July 16 auction in New York City, according to Sotheby's. Pieces of Mars found on Earth are rare.

In all, there are only 400 known Mars rocks on Earth, comprising less than 1% of all known space rocks on the Blue Planet.

The rock could sell for up to $4 million. Key PointsA rock from Mars is going up for auction at Sotheby's and is estimated to sell for $2 to $4 million.The rock was found in the Agadez Region of Niger ...

On July 4, a court in Niger’s capital, Niamey, rejected an appeal filed by prominent human rights activist and government ...

The meteorite weighs about 54 lbs. and is approximately 15 inches across at its widest section, per the release. The house also stated that the “incredibly rare discovery” was ejected from the surface ...