Category South Africa

Syrians risk their lives for truffles

In a Syrian market, bags are full of desert truffles, a seasonal food they can collect, braving attacks by the Islamic State group and land mines. “This is a medicine dipped in blood,” said 31-year-old seller Mohammed Salha, pointing to…

Brazil sees rise in femicides – study

Brazil set a grim record of more than 1,400 femicides last year, a study found Wednesday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced several measures to combat violence against women. The total – 1,410 women who died as a…