Syphilis originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there#s evidence that 15th Century colonialists spread the disease ...

The sexually transmitted disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. Syphilis first erupted in Europe in 1494 in a French army camp, a year after Columbus returned from a voyage to America.

Despite economic and corruption-related setbacks, China's military is making steady progress in modernizing its non-nuclear capabilities as well, according to the U.S.

CHINA HAS revolutionised some green technologies in recent years. Spurred by generous government subsidies and cut-throat competition, its companies worked out how to make solar panels, batteries ...