Antarctica
New Antarctic ice shelf threatened by warming
LONDON - Scientists are predicting the disappearance of another vast ice shelf in Antarctica by the end of the century that will accelerate rising sea levels.
Space pictures pick up lots more penguins
LONDON - Scientists counting emperor penguins from space have found twice as many of the birds in Antarctica as expected.
Scientists pin down historic sea level rise
LONDON - The collapse of an ice sheet in Antarctica up to 14,650 years ago might have caused sea levels to rise between 14 and 18 meters (46-60 feet), a study showed on Wednesday, data which could help make more accurate climate change predictions.
Scientists pin down historic sea level rise
LONDON - The collapse of an ice sheet in Antarctica up to 14,650 years ago might have caused sea levels to rise between 14 and 18 metres (46-60 feet), a study showed on Wednesday, data which could help make more accurate climate change predictions.
Alien invasion a threat to Antarctic ecosystem
SYDNEY (REUTERS) - In the pristine frozen continent of Antarctica scientists fear an alien invasion -- not from outer space, but carried in people's pockets and bags.
Two killed in blaze at Brazil Antarctica base
BRASILIA - A fire broke out at Brazil's research station in Antarctica on Saturday, killing two navy personnel and forcing the evacuation by helicopter of about 40 other people, the government said.
Two killed in blaze at Brazil Antarctica base
BRASILIA - A fire broke out at Brazil's research station in Antarctica on Saturday, killing two navy personnel and forcing the evacuation by helicopter of about 40 other people, the government said.
Two missing after fire at Brazil Antarctica base
BRASILIA - A fire broke out at Brazil's research station in Antarctica on Saturday, leaving two navy personnel missing and forcing the evacuation by helicopter of roughly 40 other people.
Belgian polar record attempt hits snag in Antarctica
BRUSSELS - Two Belgian Antarctic explorers trying to set a world record for the longest polar expedition without outside support or motorized aid will try to plot a new route after heavy storms made their initial course impassable.
Belgian polar record attempt hits snag in Antarctica
BRUSSELS - Two Belgian Antarctic explorers trying to set a world record for the longest polar expedition without outside support or motorised aid will try to plot a new route after heavy storms made their initial course impassable.
Syria blames rebels for Houla massacre
AMMAN - Facing growing world outrage over the killing of at least 109 people in a restive town, Syria on Sunday accused rebels of carrying out the massacre, in which dozens of children perished.
Greek debt – remember the goats
Greece's creditors have essentially let it off the hook by overwhelmingly agreeing to take a 74 percent loss. So what better time to remember one of the first times Athens got in trouble with paying its debts.
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