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London Profits While Africa Awaits Kyoto Benefit
Huge profits made by London-based brokers who arrange emissions-cutting projects in developing countries contrast with little benefit for the world's poorest nations, company and United Nations data shows.
US Forces Launch New Offensive in Iraq
U.S. and Iraqi forces launched an offensive against al Qaeda and "Iranian-supported" Shi'ite militants across Iraq on Monday in anticipation of an expected surge in violence.
Algerians Seek Word on Europe-Bound Migrants
Relatives of dozens of missing Algerian illegal migrants who have set sail for Europe this year have appealed to authorities to help trace them.
Police on Alert as Climate Camp Sets up at Heathrow
Hundreds of climate demonstrators set up a tent camp next to London's Heathrow airport on Monday and threatened "direct action" at the world's busiest air hub to protest against global warming.
Education Keeps Kids' Cholesterol Down
If children are told how to eat right, they actually listen -- even if it means avoiding their favorite fatty foods, Finnish researchers said on Monday.
Japan Resumes Aid to Palestinian Authority
Japan will resume direct aid to the Palestinian Authority after boycotting a previous Hamas-led government for more than a year, a Japanese official said on Monday.
Hundreds Dead & Missing in North Korean Floods
Hundreds of North Koreans are dead or missing and thousands of homes have been destroyed after days of torrential rain, according to the official KCNA news agency monitored in London.
Stomach Cancer to Drop by a Quarter in 10 Years
New cases of stomach cancer will likely fall 25 percent over the next 10 years in Western countries because of better living conditions, Dutch researchers said on Tuesday.
Belgian Couple Kidnapped in Iran
A Belgian couple have been kidnapped by bandits in southeast Iran who have demanded the release of their leader's brother in return for the hostages' freedom, Iranian FARS news agency reported on Monday.
Hawaii's Big Island on Hurricane Watch for Flossie
The National Weather Service put the island of Hawaii under a hurricane watch on Monday morning as Hurricane Flossie continued on a course that should bring it within 100 miles (165 km) of the Pacific state.
Iraqi Political Leaders Hold Talks to End Crisis
Top Iraqi political leaders held talks on Monday to prepare for a summit designed to end a crisis in which Sunni Arabs are demanding a greater say in Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's Shi'ite-led government.
Study Shows Carbon Market Encourages Chopping Forests
The current carbon market actually encourages cutting down some of the world's biggest forests, which would unleash tonnes of climate-warming carbon into the atmosphere, a new study reported on Monday.
Placebo Effect Seen in Kids During Allergy Testing
A "placebo effect" can cause a diverse array of symptoms in children when undergoing food allergy testing, according to the results of a study published in the current issue of Allergy.
Scan sees Brain Activity in 2nd Vegetative Patient
Scans have shown near-normal brain activity in a second patient who is in a vegetative state, British researchers reported on Monday in a study that may show a way to predict who is likely to recover from the usually hopeless condition.
16 Injured as Explosion Derails Train in Russia
At least 16 people were injured on Monday when an explosion derailed several carriages of a passenger train travelling between Moscow and St Petersburg, officials and media said.
Darfur Rebel Leader Demands Security Before Talks
A key Darfur rebel who has boycotted a meeting aimed at paving the way for peace talks said on Monday there was no hope for the process without security on the ground first.