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The most terrifying thing about Ebola

What makes the Ebola virus so terrifying is not its kill rate or its exponential growth. It's the fact that it threatens humanity by preying on humanity.

Ebola fight a 'war', says UN

The UN's new leader on Ebola says the fight against the epidemic is a "war" which could take another six months.

First Ebola, now hunger

Ebola serum 'reverses' disease

An experimental serum treatment on two US missionaries has raised hopes of an effective treatment for the disease after doctors reported a "miraculous" improvement in the health of one of those who contracted the disease.

Emirates alone in Ebola shutdown as top carriers keep flying

Ebola: One flight away

In an era when the next pandemic can seem just a pathogen away, Ebola still retains a grisly fascination.

Ebola outbreak: Virus is 'totally out of control'

High alert as Ebola spreads

Guinea's capital is on high alert after an Ebola epidemic that has killed dozens of people in the southern forests was confirmed to have spread to the port city of two million people.

Gillard backs asylum seeker reform plan

Fiction Addiction: Introducing 'Lost in Shangri-La'

There are two kinds of readers - those who peek at the last page and those who wouldn't dream of it.

Tropical triangle reveals rare living treasures

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Christina Patterson: Sex and feminists' new clothes

Sex is here to stay but sometimes the signals can be baffling, writes Christina Patterson.

Kiwi blockbuster book begins filming

Filming began in Bougainville today for <i>Mr Pip,</i> the movie based on the novel by New Zealander Lloyd Jones.

Gillard set to reopen PNG camp for refugees