Afghan, Iraq wars triggering lung ailment
2011-07-21 10:52:43
Some soldiers have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with an untreatable lung disease that interferes with their ability to do physical exercise, possibly caused by inhaling toxic material, doctors report.
Men who buy sex commit more crimes
2011-07-21 10:47:04
Men who pay for sex are more likely than men who do not pay for sex to commit a variety of offenses including violent crimes against women, according to research conducted in the Boston area.
Record snowfalls in Chile
2011-07-21 10:40:59
At least 5,000 inhabitants in a southern Chilean region have been isolated after parts of the area were cut off by the heaviest snowfalls in 16 years, authorities said Tuesday.
UN chief voices concern over violence in Syria
2011-07-21 09:57:03
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon voiced "deep concern" on Wednesday over the escalating violence in Syria, calling on the authorities "to stop repression immediately."
UN chief voices concern over violence in Syria
2011-07-21 09:57:03
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon voiced "deep concern" on Wednesday over the escalating violence in Syria, calling on the authorities "to stop repression immediately."
France: Gadhafi could stay in Libya
2011-07-21 09:46:35
France suggested that a possible way out of Libya's civil war would be to allow Gadhafi to stay in the country if he relinquishes power.
UN declares famine in pockets of Somalia
2011-07-21 09:38:54
The United Nations said two regions of southern Somalia had been hit by the worst famine in the area for 20 years.
West, Russia divided on UN council climate role
2011-07-21 09:38:28
Western nations clashed with Russia and developing countries on Wednesday over whether climate change was a security matter meriting the attention of the Security Council.
China offers Cameroon loans, medical equipment
2011-07-21 08:33:57
China will offer more interest-free loans and non-reimbursable assistance to Cameroon, as well as batches of medical equipment and supplies, according to agreements signed on Wednesday in Beijing.
Russia, Libya FMs meet over crisis
2011-07-21 06:24:47
Russian Foreign Minister and his Libyan counterpart met in Moscow Wednesday to discuss a political solution to the crisis.
Iran says it shot down US spy plane
2011-07-20 17:19:21
A senior Iranian lawmaker said that Iranian military forces have shot down a US drone near Fordo nuclear enrichment site in central Iran, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.
UN to declare famine in parts of Somalia
2011-07-20 13:12:25
The United Nations is set to declare famine in parts of southern Somalia, aid officials said on Tuesday.
