Syrian and Jordanian forces clash in border area
Fighting broke out between Jordanian and Syrian
forces in a border region between the two countries overnight, but a
Jordanian source said on Saturday no one on Jordan's side appeared
to have been killed.
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New species of Bat, Hipposideros Griffini, discovered in Vietnam
A distinctive echolocation frequency led to the
discovery of a new species of bat within the genus Hipposideros.
Although this bat is similar to the species Hipposideros armiger,
differences in acoustics, size, and DNA between these bats led to
the identification of the new species.
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Nepal women banned from Middle East
Nepal has banned women under the age of 30 from
going to work in Middle Eastern countries amid growing concerns that
they are being exploited. Common complaints include physical and
sexual abuse, poor conditions and non-payment of salaries.
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