Tag: African ivory
Market for illegal elephant ivory surges in Laos, study says
Johannesburg (AP) — The illegal sale of African ivory in Laos is surging even as neighboring China phases out its own legal ivory market,...
Customs seized 17 million baht worth of African ivory
Customs officials at Suvarnabhumi international airport’s cargo terminal on Sunday arrested a Gambian as he showed up to claim eight crates of uncut stones...
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Sri Lanka’s Tamil-majority north shuts down to support rally
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Taiwan says Solomon Islands switches recognition to China
Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — The Solomon Islands switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China on Monday, becoming the latest country to leave the dwindling...
Spangenberg lifts Brewers, ensures Padres’ losing record
Milwaukee (AP) — Corey Spangenberg drove in three runs, including a tiebreaking, two-run triple in the fourth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the...
Liverpool begins Champions League defense at Napoli
Dortmund, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Liverpool and Barcelona open their Champions League campaigns with difficult away games on Tuesday as Europe's top club...
Nadal to open in ATP Cup in Perth; Djokovic on east coast
Sydney (AP) — U.S. Open champion Rafael Nadal will start his 2020 season on the opposite side of Australia to Novak Djokovic and Roger...