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Best things to do in Africa beyond safaris: Cruises, wine tours, hikes

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Best things to do in Africa beyond safaris: Cruises, wine tours, hikes

Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent has to offer.   From wine tours to vibrant coastal cities, other experiences await those who are willing to go … Read more

Race to find survivors as Morocco earthquake deaths top 2,000

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Race to find survivors as Morocco earthquake deaths top 2,000

Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 2,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where victims are still feared trapped.Authorities declared three days of national mourning, but the Red Cross warned that it could take years to repair the damage.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck late … Read more