A surge in shark attacks in Hawaii over the past year hasn't stopped people from surfing and swimming in its warm ocean waters. But it has spurred sales of devices that claim to keep sharks away by emitting…

Activists protesting against Japan's indigenous dolphin hunting held a rally in Tokyo Friday, calling on officials to stop sales of the marine mammals to aquariums and as meat.

The construction of a controversial shopping center could cost Valparaiso, a famous Chilean port, its UNESCO world heritage title.

The first skyscrapers were built in the United States at the end of the 19th century. The trend quickly caught on across the world as architects and constructors rivalled to build higher, more impressive…