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Abuse and Rape Part of Life for Darfur Women
Africa

Abuse and Rape Part of Life for Darfur Women

Update: World Food Crisis
International

Update: World Food Crisis

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Geopolitics

China, New Zealand Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement

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Americas

Gangs Reign in Jamaica’s Inner-city Slums

Inactive Children at Greater Risk of Heart Disease
Health Issues

Inactive Children at Greater Risk of Heart Disease

Food Shortages Cause Worldwide Price Spike
International

Food Shortages Cause Worldwide Price Spike

Studies Reveal Benefits of Meditation
Health Issues

Studies Reveal Benefits of Meditation

One-Third of World Without Proper Sanitation
Health Issues

One-Third of World Without Proper Sanitation

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Asia

Protests Continue as China Prepares for the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Europe

EU Report: Climate Change Means Flood of Illegal Immigrants for Europe

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Health Issues

“Sick Days” Cost British Economy 100 Billion Pounds

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Crime & Punishment

South African Schools: Breeding Ground for Rape and Other Crimes

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Americas

Post-Katrina New Orleans: Homeless Rate Rises to 1 in 25

Spanish Election Results—What Next for Spain?
Europe

Spanish Election Results—What Next for Spain?

Increased Ethanol Production Worsening Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone”
Weather & Environment

Increased Ethanol Production Worsening Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone”

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Health Issues

Parents Sentenced to Prison for Refusing to Vaccinate Their Children

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Crime & Punishment

Proposed Guidelines Give Addicts Lighter Sentences

South American Relations Remain Volatile After Standoff
Americas

South American Relations Remain Volatile After Standoff

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Health Issues

Less TV, Computer Viewing Helps Overweight Kids

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Asia

China’s Increasing Military Budget Draws U.S. Concern