Majesty palms are tropical plants that grow slowly and symmetrically. Over time, they can reach heights of up to 10 feet when ...

Deep underground beneath the Sussex countryside in southern England, millions of seeds are kept frozen in a vault built ...

A tiny insect called a planthopper is spreading a deadly bacteria to palm trees throughout Florida. The disease, known as "lethal bronzing," causes leaves to turn a bronze-like brown before the tree ...

Lewes, East Sussex — Tree Amigos, a qualified arboricultural company headquartered in Lewes, has formally announced its tree pruning services and regional expansion. Known for emphasising professional ...

A planthopper's kiss of death is putting our prized palms at risk throughout Florida. This tiny, common insect called Haplaxius crudus pierces palms, feeds on their sap and spreads deadly bacteria to ...

Fusarium wilt might sound mild, but it's a silent killer. At least to palms. Queens and Washingtonias wilt to death within months. No other fungal disease kills a palm's canopy so quickly. Some plant ...

Andry Rajoelina, the leader of the island nation in Africa, acknowledged grievances over power cuts and water shortages that have drawn thousands of young people to the streets. By John Eligon ...

A growing protest movement on the African island, despite deadly clashes with security forces, vows to keep fighting until Andry Rajoelina is ousted. By Gaelle Borgia and John Eligon Gaelle Borgia ...

The government of Madagascar has imposed a nighttime curfew following protests Dubai’s Emirates airline has cancelled its Madagascar service for September 26 because of the ongoing civil unrest.

Anger over chronic water and electricity shortages has exploded into deadly unrest in Madagascar, prompting a night-time curfew in the capital. At least five people were killed in mass protests in ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Authorities in Madagascar on Thursday imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, after protests over frequent power outages and water shortages turned ...