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Egypt Moves to Control Media Before Elections
Egypt has imposed new media restrictions that will effectively put all live broadcasts, including television talk shows and news bulletins, under the control of state television.
Hungary Releases Plant Director in Connection with Toxic Flood
Hungarian authorities released on Wednesday the director of an alumina plant that flooded several towns with toxic waste, killing nine people, injuring at least 100 others.
Weakening Hurricane Paula Dumps Heavy Rain on Cuba
A weakening Hurricane Paula dumped heavy rain along Cuba's northwest coast early Thursday, and US forecasters said it would diminish to a tropical storm during the day.
India Formulates Sweeping New Legal Guarantee of Right to Food
This week, an annual hunger index put India behind North Korea and Sudan in terms of addressing malnutrition.
Focus on Hunger: On 30th World Food Day, 925 Million Still Hungry
The United Nations says the number of hungry people in the world has gone down by almost 1 million in the last year but the figure still stands at 925 million.
Focus on Hunger: Three Questions with HarvestPlus
The United Nations estimates that nearly one billion people, about 15 percent of the world's population, are malnourished and do not get enough food to eat.
First of Rescued Chile Miners Could be Released From Hospital
A top Chilean official says the healthiest of the 33 men rescued from a collapsed copper and gold mine could be released from the hospital Thursday.
As School Year Starts, Nigerien Flood-Displaced Civilians Move Again
The start of the school year in Niger means another move for people displaced by flooding, who had been camped in school courtyards.
Clinton Urges Pakistan to Tax Wealthy for Flood Relief
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday urged the Pakistani government to boost taxes on the wealthy to pay for flood relief and other infrastructure needs.
'Crop Mobs' Push Americans Closer to Food They Eat
In the 1930s, it took one farmer to feed every 10 Americans. Now the ratio is ten times that, and few Americans have strong ties to the food they eat or to the farmers who produce it.
Getting Rid of Rinderpest
The deadly cattle disease – rinderpest – is on the verge of extinction. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization is ending all field operations against the disease and is expected to officially announce its eradication next year.
Asian Banks Face Challenge of Holding Back Cash Flow
Governments in Asia are grappling with how best to keep their economies growing as capital flows increase and exchange rates rise.
Sri Lankans Detained in Thailand Face Deportation
Thai authorities have arrested more than 100 Sri Lankan Tamils this week because of fears they might be taken illegally to destinations such as Canada and Australia.
NATO Chief Urges New Response to Modern-Day Threats
A month before a key summit, NATO's secretary-general has called on the alliance to adopt new responses to modern-day threats.
Pet Oxygen Masks Save Animal Lives
Animals are in the news - and not just a dog that plays the xylophone or a cat that survived a cross-country trip in the wheel well of a high-flying jet.
Chile Completes Rescue of All 33 Miners
Chilean rescuers ended a marathon operation Tuesday and freed all 33 miners trapped underground for more than two months.
US Officials, Cyber Experts Discuss Freedom, Security Issues in Digital Age
The need to simultaneously protect freedom and assure national security remains vital but vastly more complicated in the Internet era.
Clinton to Push for Wider Kosovo Recognition
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged to work for broader international recognition of Kosovo on Wednesday during a visit to Pristina, the first by a US chief diplomat since Kosovo's independence in 2008.
Hunger In Focus: Reducing Insects to Increase Crop Yield
Insects have long plagued farmers as they try to grow food for themselves and others. History is filled with tales of crop failures because of pests.
NGO Official Warns Disputes Could Undermine Sudan Referendum
An official of the International Crisis Group, a non-governmental organization (ICG), has warned that the ongoing accusations and counter accusations between the Sudan’s ruling National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) could endanger the scheduled 9th January referendum.
Analyst Predicts “Prepared” Electorate, Competitive Tanzanian Election
A Tanzanian political science professor has told the entire population seems well-educated and equipped to make informed decisions in the upcoming general election scheduled for 31st October.
Witnesses Testify in Ghailani Terror Trial
Several witnesses to the 1998 bombing of the US embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, testified on Wednesday during the trial of one of the accused bombers, Ahmed Ghailani.
Chicago Lab Promotes Advances in Green Diesel Technology
In October, the US Transportation and Energy Departments announced plans to increase fuel efficiency for future vehicles manufactured and sold in the Unites States.
Analysts: Peace Prize Gives Boost to Advocates for Democracy, Humans Rights in China
China analysts say it still is unclear what impact the granting of the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo will have on the Chinese government, both domestically and in the international arena.
South Korea Leads Maritime Training on Intercepting Illegal Weapons
South Korea for the first time is leading a multinational maritime exercise under the Proliferation Security Initiative, known as PSI.
Actor George Clooney Brings Hollywood Star Power to Sudan Issue
Academy award-winning actor George Clooney has lent some star power to the Sudan issue less that three months before the January referendum on independence for the country’s south.
French Strikes Fuel Gasoline Shortage
Ongoing protests in France against government pension reform plans may lead to one unexpected fallout, fuel shortages.
Plan Aims to Cut TB Deaths by Half in Five Years
The Partnership to Stop Tuberculosis has launched a plan to cut by half in five years the estimated 2 million annual deaths from tuberculosis.
Rescue of Chilean Miners Advancing Smoothly
Chilean officials say an operation to rescue 33 trapped miners is moving smoothly, as so far, at least 20 miners have been raised from more than a half-kilometer underground, and reunited with overjoyed loved ones waiting at the surface.
Russian President, California Governor Look for High-Tech Trade
California's governor and prospective investors from Silicon Valley are in Russia looking for business opportunities.
Pakistan Flood Damage Assessed at $9.5 Billion
Pakistani officials say the World Bank and Asian Development Bank have assessed damage from the country's devastating floods to be about $9.
Official: NATO Helping Taliban Contact Afghan Government
A senior NATO official says the coalition in Afghanistan is facilitating contacts between senior Taliban leaders and top Afghan government officials.
WWF Report: Planet in Poor Health
Humanity's current demands on natural resources are unsustainable, according to the WWF's Living Planet Report.
French Imam Teaching Tolerance and Inclusion
At a time when France is fearful of Islamist radicalism, one imam is speaking out against religious extremism and against intolerance and racism toward Muslims.
Nigeria’s Rivers State Gets Rare Positive International Credit Rating
The international financial analysis agency -- Standard and Poor – has awarded a Nigerian state a rare positive credit rating for the prudent and transparent use of public funds.
Kyrgyz Parties Agree to Vote Recount
The five Kyrgyz political parties that won seats in Sunday's parliamentary elections have agreed to a vote recount that could add a sixth party to a new coalition government.
Clinton Presses for Serbia-Kosovo Talks
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States will work to get Serbia and Kosovo to reconcile over the issue of Kosovo's independence.
UN Panel Urges More Help for DRC Sexual Violence Victims
A United Nations panel says sexual violence victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo need greater assistance than they are getting, particularly in remote areas.
Retired Chinese Officials Urge Government to Respect Free Speech
A group of retired senior Chinese officials is challenging government censorship and is calling for greater respect for freedom of speech.
US Youth 'High 5' Fellow Girls in Developing Countries
Girls in the United States are more educated, socially connected and empowered than ever, but that is not the case for many of their counterparts in developing countries who still struggle to attend school, see a doctor or to cultivate meaningful roles in their communities.
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