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Persecution Watchdog Concerned as Burma Army Continues to Rape and Kill
Rape, torture, forced labour and killings continue in Burma as the military regime this week re-convened its National Convention to draft a constitution for the country.
New Study Reveals AIDS Drugs Build Normal Immune Strength
AIDS drug cocktails may be able to restore the ravaged immune systems of some people infected with HIV, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Scraps Fuel Scheme as Crisis Deepens
Zimbabwe has scrapped a scheme allowing fuel purchases with foreign currency, removing one of the few remaining ways for people to acquire petrol in a country struggling with a crumbling economy.
New Study Reveals AIDS Drugs Build Normal Immune Strength
AIDS drug cocktails may be able to restore the ravaged immune systems of some people infected with HIV, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Sudan to Create North-South Border by End 2008
Sudan may begin to mark the boundary between north and south by the end of the year to overcome a key point of dispute between former foes, Sudanese First Vice President Salva Kiir said on Thursday.
Afghan Rebel Leader Denies Declaring Ceasefire
Afghan rebel leader and al Qaeda ally Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday denied he had declared a ceasefire in his battle against Afghanistan's government, a spokesman said.
Hundreds to Mark 50 Years of Christian Unity, Discuss Future of Ecumenism
Nearly 400 Christians from a score of Christian denominations will convene Thursday to assess the 50 years of Christian unity they have lived and the future of the ecumenical movement.
Middle East Quartet Prepares to Meet with Blair
The Quartet of Middle East mediators gathers for the first time with Tony Blair as special envoy on Thursday at a meeting expected to focus on a U.S. push to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace moves.
Persecution Watchdog Concerned as Burma Army Continues to Rape and Kill
Rape, torture, forced labour and killings continue in Burma as the military regime this week re-convened its National Convention to draft a constitution for the country.
John Stott Concludes Public Ministry: 'Be More Like Jesus Christ'
Rev Dr John Stott concluded his final public engagement at the Keswick Convention last night, asking, "What is God's purpose for his people?"
Fear of Crime Increases as Offences Across Britain Remain Steady
Two-thirds of people feel that crime has risen across the country over the last two years, despite official figures showing the number of offences is slightly down, the government said on Thursday.
Fighting Breaks Out Ahead of Somali Reconciliation Talks
A major Somali peace meeting resumed in Mogadishu on Thursday, hours after explosions echoed in the capital's biggest market in the heaviest fighting in 15 days of non-stop violence.
EU Environment Chief Calls for Price on Water
How much is a drop of water worth? That was the question posed on Wednesday by the European Union's environment chief as part of his plans to put a price on the liquid, which he said was becoming a scarce commodity.
Underground Lake Brings Hope for Darfur Peace
A newly found imprint of a vast, ancient underground lake in Sudan's Darfur could restore peace to the region by providing a potential water source to an area ravaged by drought, a U.S. geologist says.
Explosion Rocks New York, Reviving 9/11 Memories
An 83-year-old steam pipe exploded underground in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, shaking buildings, creating a towering geyser of debris and sending people fleeing in scenes reminiscent of the Sept. 11 attacks.
More than 50 Killed in Sudan's Worst Ever Floods
More than 50 people were killed and 20 injured in Sudan's worst floods in living memory which have partially or completely destroyed 18,000 homes, the head of civil defence said on Thursday.