South Africa Allows Killing of Elephants
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- South Africa said Monday that it will start killing elephants to reduce their burgeoning numbers, ending a 13-year ban and possibly setting a precedent for other African nations.... hosted.ap.org
Australia's food bowl lies empty
The drought in Australia is reducing exports of wheat and causing the global price to rise, reports Nick Bryant. news.bbc.co.uk
Earth Hour hits Canberra, other Australian cities
Canberra, the capital city of Australia, together with seven other state capitals, switched off the lights for one hour at 8 o'clock Saturday evening local time. They were marking the Earth Hour to raise the awareness of the world t ... english.people.com.cn
Jet stream moving slowly northward
The jet stream America's stormy weather maker is creeping northward and weakening, new research shows. rssfeeds.usatoday.com