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Love, hope for shunned kids in India AIDS school
In a smart blue tunic and red ribbons in her hair, 12-year-old Komal's laughing eyes hide a fear of death that stalks every student in her village school.
In Iran, some women pursue rights despite pressure
Nahid Keshavarz says two weeks in an Iranian jail didn't deter her from helping try to collect one million signatures for a petition urging more women's rights and, if anything, prison showed the cause was worth fighting for.
Eight soldiers killed in Thai Muslim south ambush
Eight soldiers were killed and six wounded in ambushes by suspected separatist militants in Thailand's rebellious Muslim south on Monday, army and police spokesmen said.
Doctors battle to save Indonesia's Suharto
Doctors battled on Monday to save the life of former Indonesian President Suharto, who remains critically ill, while another of Southeast Asia's long-serving leaders visited his bedside.
Manila creates green courts for environmental cases
The Philippine Supreme Court will designate special courts to speed up a backlog of environmental cases and ensure polluters are penalised for breaking the law, a spokesman confirmed on Monday.
China says food safety push a complete success
China on Monday declared its four-month campaign to ensure food safety a complete success, with all objectives being met months before Beijing hosts the Summer Olympics.
Ex-Colombian hostage to see son after years
A Colombian woman freed last week after six years as a rebel hostage arrived in Bogota on Sunday and headed for a reunion with her son Emmanuel, born in captivity but now in foster care.
Kenya's mob victims too scared to go home
Kenyans displaced by post-poll violence in Nairobi's slums say they are unable to go home for fear of more chaos during opposition rallies this week.
Kenya braces for tough week
Kenya's feuding parties prepared on Monday for fresh duels in parliament and on the streets despite another international push to mediate a post-election crisis that has now killed at least 612 people.
Bank charges case goes to High Court
A test case on whether bank charges are legal and fair begins in earnest on Monday when the High Court hears evidence on the fees in a key phase of a potentially long legal battle.
Brown says must stay with Europe
Prime Minister Gordon Brown, often accused of being lukewarm towards the European Union, said on Monday it would be a mistake to question EU membership at a time of global economic problems.
Britons trawl Web to diagnose medical problems
Over a third of Britons are using the Internet to diagnose medical conditions rather than visit their doctor, according to a survey released on Monday.
Thousands celebrate life of Rob Frost
Christians packed Central Hall Westminster on Saturday with praise and fond memories in celebration of the life of Rev Rob Frost.
House church leader sends open letter to Chinese president over persecution
China Aid Association (CAA) has learned that several orphan children and their caretakers were forced to spend the night in a hotel room after having been evicted from their orphanage by local police officials on Christmas day.
Mission Aviation Fellowship resumes flights in volatile Kenya
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has resumed flights in Kenya after temporarily suspending them last Thursday over security fears for staff.
Catholics in Turkey marking 2,000th anniversary of St Paul
Catholics in the majority-Muslim Turkey are preparing to celebrate the 2,000th anniversary of the birth of Saint Paul.