South Korea is one of the few countries that allow farming to extract bile from bears, mostly Asiatic black bears known as moon bears, for traditional medicine or as food believed to promote vitality and stamina.

By Sfundo Parakozov and Alessandro Parodi JOHANNESBURG, Dec 31 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand ended 2025 nearly 13% stronger against the U.S. dollar, marking its biggest annual gain in 16 years as the greenback weakened broadly.

Seoul, South Korea — Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, injuring at least eight people, officials said. One report put the number at 15. The 500 pound MK-82 bombs released by the KF ...

Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young males that is practiced by various ethnic groups in Africa, including parts of South Africa. Among them are the Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Venda communities.

The consumer price index rose 2.3% from a year earlier in December, compared with 2.4% in November, the national statistics office said.

A pilot and three passengers were not injured after their helicopter crashed from a low altitude in South Africa, according to an incident report. An unsecured cardboard box holding a penguin caused the mishap, the South African Civil Aviation Authority's ...

Sometimes the best way to refresh the mind, body and soul after a long workweek is to enjoy a short weekend trip. Luckily, the southern United States is chock-full of interesting and diverse vacation destinations just waiting to be explored. To help you ...

Given the Show-Me state's proximity to the South — and its history as a slave state — researchers decided to ask how Missouri residents thought about their identity. A new survey of Missourians shows the vast majority claim Midwestern identity.

That’s just the beginning. More new layouts are on the way: Broomsedge, by Kyle Franz and Mike Koprowski, is open for play, 21 Golf Club, with two golf courses on the way from King Collins, also promises to make headlines among this Golden Age of new ...

With good-looking cities and towns, sandy beaches and Low Country locales, South Carolina is home to spellbinding destinations that promise carefree vacations. From the shores of Hilton Head Island to Charleston's historic district, the Palmetto State's ...