By Deborah Block Washington, DC 14 November 2006 watch Muslim Veil Controversy The controversy over Muslim women wearing veils or headscarves is increasing in some parts of the world. Recently, Jack Straw, a prominent member of Britain's parliament,...
By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 14 November 2006 Heavily armed anti-riot police, backed by soldiers, are maintaining a high profile presence in Jos, capital of Nigeria's Plateau State, a day after legislators removed the governor. Some of Nigerias leading...
By Patricia Huff Charlottesville, Virginia 14 November 2006 watch South African Winemaker Learning by doing -- that's the goal of a new internship program for aspiring winemakers. Ten South Africans traveled to Virginia and California to learn the a...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 14 November 2006 Ron Redmond (file photo) The U.N. refugee agency is appealing to the international community to send troops to help protect civilians and refugees in Chad from attacks by armed Arab gunmen. The UNHCR says new...
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 14 November 2006 warch Pandemic Impact A specialized information network known as MIDAS, short for Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study, shows an avian flu outbreak could wreak serious havoc on people and economies a...
By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 14 November 2006 In South Africa, the National Assembly has passed a law legalizing same sex unions. The first such law in Africa, it sparked heated debate for months. Participants take part in Johannesburg's 17th Gay Prid...
By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 14 November 2006 watch Iraq Study Group The White House has not provided details of President Bush's meeting on Monday with members of the Iraq Study Group, which is preparing a set of recommendations for America's I...
By Steve Herman Tokyo 14 November 2006 In the wake of a United Nations' report last week that declared a world water crisis, concerned Asian leaders are planning concerted action to deal with the lack of clean water in their region. ---- Japan on Tu...
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 14 November 2006 India and Pakistan have resumed a peace process that was halted earlier this year by deadly train bombings in Mumbai. Anjana Pasricha reports from the Indian capital, where the talks between the South As...
By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 14 November 2006 A spokesman for the Hamas militant group says a new Palestinian government will not recognize Israel or accept a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict. The comments could complicate efforts to form a...
By Margaret Besheer Irbil, Iraq 14 November 2006 Gunmen in Iraq dressed as police commandos have kidnapped as many as 100 people during a lightning raid on a Baghdad research institute. Authorities say at least three people were later released. It i...
By Deborah Tate Washington 13 November 2006 Emboldened by their electoral victories that gave them majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, congressional Democrats are hammering out their agenda for next year. Deborah Tate fil...
By Steve Mort Las Vegas, Nevada 13 November 2006 watch Vegas Asian Casino Casino, money and tokens Major U.S. casino operators are turning to Asia in a bid to boost business. Interest in the region has increased after Singapore announced it will ope...
By Paula Wolfson White House 13 November 2006 President Bush shakes hands with Israeli PM Ehud Olmert in Oval Office of the White House, Nov. 13, 2006 President Bush says the world must speak with one voice about Iran's nuclear ambitions and that Te...
By Stephanie Ho Washington 13 November 2006 U.S. dignitaries and celebrities turned out to praise slain American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., at a ceremony marking the groundbreaking of a memorial to honor him. Dr. Maya Angelou takes...
