By Peter Heinlein United Nations 27 September 2006 The annual U.N. General Assembly debate has ended in New York, clearing the way for the final stage of the process of selecting a new secretary-general. The field of candidates for the job of diplom
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 27 September 2006 watch Superdome Reopen report Fans listen to Goo Goo Dolls music at New Orleans Superdome, Monday The New Orleans Saints football team won its home opening game 23 to 3 against the visiting Atlanta Falc
By Heda Bayron Hong Kong 28 September 2006 The surprise military takeover in Thailand has raised concerns that Southeast Asia may be returning to a period of political unrest and that democracy there may be losing ground. Elected governments in the
By Daniel Schearf Singapore 20 September 2006 World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz speaks during annual meetings in Singapore The annual meeting of the World Bank andInternational Monetary Fund has ended after two days of discussions in Singapore, wi
By Nico Gnecchi Dadaab, Kenya 20 September 2006 Former rebel leader and self-proclaimed spiritual medium Alice Lakwena said she is ready to return home to Uganda after years of exile in a refugee camp in northern Kenya. The charasmatic leader, who c
By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 20 September 2006 Corruption charges against former South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma are no longer scheduled for a court date. However, the decision is not a permanent stay of prosecution. ---- Jacob Zuma add
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 20 September 2006 An Israeli sweep in the West Bank has targeted alleged funding for Palestinian terrorism. Israel is accusing Iran of trying to increase its influence in the cash strapped Palestinian territories. ---- Pal
By Steve Herman Tokyo 20 September 2006 In Japan, it is Shinzo Abe by a landslide. The government's chief cabinet secretary, as expected, has swept the election for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party, putting him in position to take over as
By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 20 September 2006 Pope Benedict XVI once again clarified his comments on Islam, last week, saying they were misunderstood. He was addressing a large crowd of pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for the general audience. -----
By Peter Heinlein United Nations 20 September 2006 Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir addresses the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 President Omar al-Bashir Tuesday categorically rejected the U.N. Security
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 20 September 2006 President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's address to the United Nations coincided with sharp criticism of the Iranian leader in the U.S. Congress. The House of Representatives debated three resolutions dealing wi
By Meredith Buel Washington 20 September 2006 A key U.S. senator says sectarian militias are growing in Iraq and is reaffirming a plan he says will break the vicious cycle of violence and create conditions for multi-national forces to withdraw from
By Suzanne Presto Washington, D.C. 19 September 2006 watch Bus Tour report Five young Americans spent two months traveling across the United States recently on a two-month bus journey. But this was not a romantic cross-country trip of self-discovery
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 19 September 2006 Democratic lawmakers in Congress are reacting to President Bush's appointment of a special envoy for Sudan, calling it a long overdue step that could help avert further bloodshed in Darfur. --- The pres
By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 19 September 2006 The Getty Center is one of the leading art institutions in the United States. It is also major center for restoration of damaged art works. The Getty museum has been embroiled in recent controversies
By Brian Padden Irbil, Iraq 19 September 2006 watch Kurdish Filmmaker report Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is on trial for genocide. He is accused of ordering the Anfal campaign -- a military operation against Iraqi Kurds two decades ago. Pro
By David Gollust United Nations 19 September 2006 The White House says President Bush will host an unusual three-way meeting with the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan next week in an effort to coordinate policy in the face of a resurgence of Tale
By Paula Wolfson New York 19 September 2006 President Bush addresses the 61st session of the UN General Assembly at UN headquarters, Tuesday, September 19, 2006 President Bush is urging U.N. members to support reformers and moderates in the Middle E
By Peter Heinlein United Nations 19 September 2006 Secretary-General Kofi Annan opened the annual U.N. General Assembly debate with a grim assessment of world progress during his 10-year term in office. ---- Kofi Annan opens his last U.N. General As
By Melinda Smith Washington, DC 19 September 2006 watch New Parkinson's Treatment There is new hope for many patients suffering from the progressive neurological disorder called Parkinson's disease. A recent study by a team of German doctors reports
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