The Papua New Guinea tribe developed strong genetic resistance after a major epidemic of the CJD-like disease, kuru, spread mostly by cannibalism. Current Edition Topics ...

Children and pregnant women are among those murdered in a tribal massacre in Papua New Guinea's Highlands area. At least 24 people are confirmed to have died in a brutal flare-up of violence ...

In Papua New Guinea's Aseki District, the Anga tribe mummifies their dead, smoking bodies over a fire for three months. This intricate, codified process keeps their ancestors' spirits connected.

Mr Allen became disorientated with fever while trying to reach a remote tribe and missed his flight ... was flown by helicopter to the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby on Friday.