BEIJING -- Archaeologists have unearthed the tiniest known cat fossil at an ancient human site in East China, identified as an extinct species of leopard cat. This diminutive feline was so petite that ...

MELBOURNE : Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen fought her way into the second round of the Australian Open with a 7-6(3) 6-1 win over Anca Todoni on Sunday as crowds flocked through the gates at ...

Celebrities. Former child star dies in Malibu wildfires after heroic efforts by his mother Celebrities. Deon Cole's unbelievable week: hospitalized on his birthday and forced to evacuate due to ...

A photo of former Brazilian football star Ronaldo Nazario participating in a safari at a Sri Lankan national park has been making rounds on social media. SriLankan Airlines also shared a picture ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the smallest known cat fossil at a site inhabited by archaic humans in eastern China. This diminutive feline, which has been identified as an extinct species of ...

From exhilarating hot air balloon rides and scenic mountain hikes, to cooking classes and beach days, this two-week Sri Lanka itinerary promises the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and culture.

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In the mid-twentieth century, a set of South Asian countries collectively experienced a catharsis from colonizers' rule. The period that followed sparked an era of ideas and philosophies for a new ...

The Blackcaps have had a big win in the first of the three ODI match series against Sri Lanka, being played at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. It comes after the Kiwi team trounced the visitors in ...

Strange footage captured over the US appeared to show a hovering UFO with an odd glow over a military base. An anonymous user posted the footage from Tennessee to Reddit, showing the “bright ...

Will Young led the Black Caps' chase at the Basin Reserve. Photo / Photosport Today’s opening ODI between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka will offer a chance for those on the fringes to play their ...