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Behold the pawpaw, the tropical ‘alien banana’ that grows right here in Canada

The pawpaw fruit tastes of banana, mango and pineapple and was once abundant across parts of North America, but it can still be found growing wild and in some orchards.

Behold the pawpaw, the tropical ‘alien banana’ that grows right here in Canada

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Asian Games: Lebanese sprinter Sbaity carries diversity, peace message

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Celebrated as "the fastest Lebanese woman in history," Aziza Sbaity took to the track at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite war-rel

  • Aziza Sbaity, Lebanese sprinter, carries diversity message at Asian Games.
  • 34-year-old athlete overcomes adversity from Lebanon's conflict.
  • Serves as beacon of peace, representing country despite differences.

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