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An Iraqi family returns to their village in Burah, Diyala Province, after being displaced for months by insurgents

Baghdad Iraq Mideast People Photos

IRINnews
IRAQ: IDPs returning to Diyala Province in increasing numbers
Tue 9 Mar 2010
web Photo: jamesdale10/Flickr BAGHDAD, 9 March 2010 (IRIN) - The security situation in Iraq's northeastern province of Diyala is slowly improving and thousands of displaced families have returned to... (photo: IRIN News / jamesdale10)

Child - Fast Food - Burger

Fast Food Industry Obesity Photos

The Examiner
Everything you need to know about fast food
Mon 8 Mar 2010
The rise in the fast food industry has been linked to rising cases of obesity Dreamstime photo... (photo: WN / sweet)

Main sea beach of New Digha.

The Daily Beast Mon 8 Mar 2010
Take Action!
Has Women in the World inspired you to help empower women and girls throughout the world? To end child marriage, sex slavery, genital mutilation, and mass rape? Here’s our list of NGOs featured... (photo: GFDL / gangulybiswarup)
Empowerment Equality Human Rights Photos Women

School girls wallks out side a school in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. All private and government run schools reopened across Kashmir valley on Monday, March 08, after three month winter vacation.

IRINnews Mon 8 Mar 2010
EGYPT: FGM/C still widespread, says WHO-funded study
web Photo: Dana Hazin/IRIN CAIRO, 8 March 2010 (IRIN) - "It is a day I don't want to remember. Whenever it comes to my mind, it sends shivers down my spine," said Aya Abdel Aati, aged 17, recalling... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
Egypt Girl People Photos World

The Hindu Mon 8 Mar 2010
Collector calls for judicious use of water
Special Correspondent Measures being initiated to tackle scarcity, she says... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Andhra Pradesh India Photos Politics Water

A Tibetan boy whit his father enjoying Buddhist prayers in Dharamshala, India

The Examiner Sat 6 Mar 2010
2010 Summer Guide to the country's best ethnic festivals
Atlanta's Festival Peachtree Latino www.atlanta.net... (photo: WN / Yeshe Choesang)
China Ethnic Festivals Photos Tibet Atlanta Country

MINUSTAH peacekeepers load an ijured person into a truck. Haiti was hit by an earthquake measuring 7 plus on the Richter scale that rocked the capital Port au Prince just before 5 pm yesterday, January 12, 2009.

The Guardian Thu 4 Mar 2010
UN begins talks on withdrawal from Congo
Peacekeepers on world's biggest mission may leave Democratic Republic of the Congo by mid-2011... (photo: UN / Logan Abassi)
Congo Peacekeepers Photos Talks UN

Uruguayan United Nations soldiers deploy to an observation post near the village of Kibati some 12 kilometers north of Goma in eastern Congo, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. The U.N. peacekeeping force in Congo is stretched to the limit with an upsurge in fighting in the volatile east and needs more troops quickly, the top U.N. envoy to Congo, Alan Doss said Tues

BBC News Thu 4 Mar 2010
UN plans to end DR Congo peacekeeping mission
The UN has said it is has begun discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo government on withdrawing peacekeeping troops. The UN's mission in the country, Monuc,... (photo: AP / Karel Prinsloo)
Congo Military Photos Politics UN

Uruguayan UN soldiers keep guard as a World Food Program convoy pass in the background , Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 in Kibati just north of Goma in eastern Congo.

Independent online (SA) Thu 4 Mar 2010
UN-backed mission launched in Congo
Kinshasa - A United Nations-backed military operation against Rwandan Hutu rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was launched at the weekend, a UN official said... (photo: AP / Karel Prinsloo)
Civil War Congo Military Photos UN

Barren dried up land - lack of monsoon - drought - India

IRINnews Wed 3 Mar 2010
SYRIA: Severe food shortages in parched eastern region
web Photo: UN DAMASCUS, 3 March 2010 (IRIN) - Thousands of people have fled drought-affected eastern Syria and those that remain are struggling to survive on limited food... (photo: WN / Geeta)
Climate Drought Food Photo Syria

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Aids & Poverty

	SOMALIA: Too many patients, one mental health facility IRINnews
	UK gives South Africa millions of condoms BBC News
	More Funds Needed for HIV/Aids, Activists Say All Africa
	Focus 'Must Be On HIV Prevention' All Africa
	GLOBAL: Fund gets results, but will it get funding? IRINnews
	HIV/Aids Counselling - GSM Hotline to the Rescue All Africa

A young child walks past tea plantations on her way to school near the village of Lower Manga, Kenya, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008.

Kenya's tea production increases

Floods are common in southern Africa but planning for the treatment disruptions they cause isn't, according to a new report

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Preparing for the worst

The Taliban have established a "shadow government" in parts of Afghanistan

Taliban kill 2 alleged US spies in NW Pakistan

Congo's new oil minister to examine delayed deals The Guardian
Clearing Agents Tussle With TRA On Import Fee All Africa
Mi-Fone is all set to rock the Indian market Merinews
Gambling: Skhoma wins DRC contract Business Report
AT&T Slims Down Accessory Packaging, Announces New Eco-Frien redOrbit
EU Urged to Ban 'Conflict Minerals' All Africa
Metorex to reduce debt at copper-cobalt project in CongoSour Metals Place
SADC Ministers Approve Report On Free Trade Zone All Africa
Metorex in profit as it produces more metal Business Report
DRC: Inflation falls down to 31% Business Report
Finding fairer ways to trade The Guardian
First Quantum looking to add to growing nickel base Mineweb
Metorex returns to profit Business Report
Stocks end higher, lifted by stronger risk appetite Business Report
DRC Pulls Plug On Inga All Africa
DRC to go solo on 5 000MW Inga 3 project Business Report
Monday mainifesto: From streetfighter to big hitter The Times
DRC in power play as it scraps Inga 3 venture Business Report
BHP seeks Congo power project to replace Westcor Business Report
OM Group Reports Net Income Growth in Fourth-Quarter 2009 redOrbit

A Christian figure stand between human skulls, Wednesday, Aug 20, 2003 at the Ntarama church in Nyamata south of Kigali where up to 5,000 people were killed during the 1994 Rwanda genocide . Rwanda will hold its first presidential elections since the 1994 genocide on Au

Widow of ex-Rwanda leader is arrested in France on genocide charges... days after President Sarkozy ...

African National Congress (ANC) President, Jacob Zuma, dances at an election rally in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa. Zuma rarely misses an opportunity to entertain supporters with a rousing, hip-swinging rendition of the anti-apartheid song "Bring Me My Machine Gun"

Zuma state visit is unlikely to faze the Queen

Rwandan President Paul Kagame is seen during a press conference in Frankfurt, central Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.

The limits of free speech in Rwanda

Remarks by the President and the First Lady at International The White House
Congo oil minister to examine delayed deals Independent online (SA)
Golden Gate Bridge joins spans across the world to support I The Examiner
Critical responses to African aid claims The Guardian
The Beijing Declaration at 15: Assesing progress on Internat The Examiner
Congo group accuses soldiers of killing animals The Guardian
Army admits error after deadly Mindoro ambush The Daily Tribune
How food and water are driving a 21st-century African land g The Observer
Refugee working hard to make it in America Hartford Courant
Hague lacks capacity to prosecute named persons Kenya Broadcasting Corp
UN Peacekeeper Boss: Congo Still Needs Us The New York Times
Arnold Beichman, Political Analyst, Dies at 96 The New York Times
Congo 'rebel leader' given death sentence Independent online (SA)
Widow of slain Rwandan leader arrested in Paris Taipei Times
Kenya: ICC official names 20 people most responsible for pos United Nations
Court given list of suspects in Kenya violence The Guardian
French arrest ex-Rwandan president's widow CBC
Winston Churchill, Reporter and Legislator, Dies at 69 The New York Times
Arrested in Paris, the widow dubbed 'Lady Genocide' The Independent
French officials arrest widow of Rwandan leader The Press Democrat

British long jumper Jade Johnson reacts after finishing second in the women's long jump final at the European Athletics Championships in the Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002.

A century of distinction: 100 women who changed the world

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, right, talks to reporters as Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown looks on, inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Saturday March 4, 2010.

State Visit Revives a History of Stereotypes

Indian actor John Abraham gives the thumbs up as he arrives for the presentation of his movie

Abraham, Bhutia promote 2010 FIFA World Cup

Porn fans 'let down' by minister Independent online (SA)
Obamas Flirt Openly At White House, Michelle Looks Amazing ( Huffington Post
Man finds long-lost cousin Independent online (SA)
Sexual apartheid causes suffering The Times
Film Weekly goes to the Oscars (well, sort of …) The Guardian
Faith, nationalism, satire and apartheid keep readers writi National Post
'Invictus': How sports can unite a nation Inquirer
The Gold Rush The Observer
Goal.com World Cup 2010 Stadium Guide - Cape Town Stadium Goal
BBC Asian Network is a vital platform The Guardian
Top 50 child-free holidays The Times
20 best family getaways for Easter The Times
People's park to bloom in Green Point Independent online (SA)
Theater listings Chicago Sun-Times
That's credible: Oscar movies grounded in reality Khaleej Times
Ladysmith Black Mambazo comes to Seattle, with perfect harmo Seattle Post
Now showing: Metro movies in Oklahoma The Oklahoman
South Africa's Mahlangu Comes to Town All Africa
Spotlights: Gomez, We Were Promised Jetpacks Star Tribune
Los Angeles Photo Forecast: March 3 - March 9 The Examiner

South African actress Charlize Theron arrives for the Elle Style Awards 2006, from the Atlantis Gallery at the Old Trueman Brewery, east London, Monday Feb. 20, 2006.

Charlize Theron visits schools across South Africa

INDIA-FORMER-PRESIDENT-ABDUL-KALAM

Bharat Ratna Award Recipients List

'Grant system unsustainable'

'Grant system unsustainable'

Goal.com World Cup 2010 Stadium Guide - Nelson Mandela Bay S Goal
Armstrong in Cape Town Independent online (SA)
Mothlanthe Venda University chancellor Independent online (SA)
IMF boss defends plan for 'green fund' Inquirer
UJ students praise Malema Independent online (SA)
Crime, violence 'social evils' Independent online (SA)
Principal fixed young lover's marks - claim Independent online (SA)
Waterkloof trio hearing begins Independent online (SA)
Minister grilled over R82m tender Independent online (SA)
Hunt for gunmen following medics' ordeal Independent online (SA)
UNAIDS: Funding Cuts Could Lead to HIV 'Nightmare' The New York Times
Dagga worth R15 000 found at school Independent online (SA)
'Zuma trust never benefited from SASSA' Independent online (SA)
South African Minister Is Nominated for UN Post The New York Times
Bafoussam - 33 Students Injured in College Nelson Mandela All Africa
Safety fears close down school Independent online (SA)
Quality Education is a Joint Effort - Mohai All Africa
Hold Hospital CEOs Accountable - Mahlangu All Africa
DuSable Museum celebrates Women's History Month with Freedom The Examiner
Cape Town Students Run Amok All Africa

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife accuses former President of 'betraying' the blacks of South Africa

ANC President Jacob Zuma looks on during a media conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday Sept. 22, 2008. Zuma indicated on Monday that his deputy Kgalema Motlanthe would take over from President Thabo Mbeki whose resignation becomes effective on Thur

South Africa's Zuma demands UK loosen sanctions against Zimbabwe while on visit to Britain

A girl in an Iraqi refugee camp in Jahrom, Fars Province. She was suffering from a burn wound, but her family did not have the money to treat her.

SYRIA: The road to third country resettlement for Iraqi refugees

UN health body issues first-ever guidelines on procuring saf United Nations
'Madiba let us down' Independent online (SA)
S Africa, India in race for UN climate chief job The Times of India
Tourism Minister has Nod for UN Climate Chief Job All Africa
Awaiting Stanley in the heart of darkness Philadelphia Daily News
Mandela let us down, says Winnie Independent online (SA)
Human cost of the World Cup Al Jazeera
S. Africa nominates tourism minister for top UN climate post m&c
South Africa's tourism minister has been nominated for top U Star Tribune
Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria seeks increase in fundi m&c
Zuma Nominates Van Schalkwyk for Top UN Job All Africa
Commonwealth needs drastic overhaul to stay relevant: report National Post
Israeli Apartheid supporters need to 'wake up' National Post
Tourism chief in line for UN job? Independent online (SA)
Our Fight Begins Today! The Daily Beast
These are true masters of the universe The Miami Herald
First Set of UN Troops Could Leave DR Congo by June, Says Pe All Africa
Pope must uphold 'Christian values' on Roma 'apartheid Merinews
Zuma's taste of British protocol Independent online (SA)
Football United: From Civil War In Sierra Leone To Success I Goal

Humanitarian Aid in Congo

Correction: Congo US Military Story

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, centre, greets the crowd upon his arrival for his 86th birthday celebrations in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

African leaders show there are many countries for old men

Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 13, 2009, during the committee's confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

Tom Coburn asked to end block on Uganda bill

Climate forest deal in sight: Indonesia Breitbart
New hope for mountain gorillas in Congo The Guardian
Bringing a Softer Approach to Peacekeeping The New York Times
Saving mothers' lives in Uganda National Post
Peter Galbraith Al Jazeera
March autism events in Dallas The Examiner
Report: Congo Militia Recruits Child Witch Doctors The New York Times
AEL Zimbabwe gears up for Ngezi platinum mine expansion Mineweb
YEMEN: Food security takes a knock IRINnews
State’s payroll, overtime for 2009 decline The Columbus Dispatch
Newborns: Training in Birth Basics May Save Lives The New York Times
Smaller companies: Investor scuppers Hartest deal The Times
AFRICA: Early arrival of meningitis "alarming" IRINnews
DR Congo orchestra brings Mozart to heart of Africa Breitbart
Carl Kaysen, Nuclear Test Ban Negotiator (and Much More), Di Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Outbreaks Are Feared as Sanitation Troubles Worsen in Haiti The New York Times
Death at birth: a tale of two studies The Examiner
Simple Steps Could Reduce Stillbirths Dramatically redOrbit
Simple Steps Could Reduce Stillbirths By Up To 1 Million redOrbit
EGYPT: H1N1 flu down but not out IRINnews

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