Long before firearms or modern justice systems, several Asian and Middle Eastern empires used trained elephants as instruments of execution. These massive animals were taught not only to crush ...

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The funds raise will help support underprivileged families, children and the elderly across Inverness this Christmas.

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As the world’s leading expert on childhood, Save the Children works in more than 100 countries, including the United States. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among ...

Everything you want or need to know about what's going on in Mexico City this December, from shopping to seasonal festivals.