New species of ancient human discovered in the Philippines. Dubbed Homo luzonensis, the species is one of the most important finds that will be out in the coming years, one scientist predicts.

At the 59th UNHRC session in Geneva, a Pashtun representative exposed grave human rights violations by the Pakistani state. He detailed drone attacks killing civilians, enforced disappearances, ...

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.