April 27, 2007
Europe
Judicial executions worldwide fell by more than 25 per cent from 2005 to 2006, a human rights group has said but at least 20,000 people remained on death row at the end of the year.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Mexican Capital Legalizes Abortion
April 25, 2007
Mexico
Legislators in the Mexican capital have legalised abortion, defying the Roman Catholic Church which prohibits the procedure.
Mexico
Legislators in the Mexican capital have legalised abortion, defying the Roman Catholic Church which prohibits the procedure.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Zambian Wins "Nobel Green Prize"
Monday April 23, 2007
Zambia
A Zambian man has won a prestigious Goldman Prize for helping to curb widespread elephant poaching by setting up economic projects for villagers. Hammerskjoeld Simwinga wins $125,000 for the award, sometimes called the Nobel prize for the environment.
Zambia
A Zambian man has won a prestigious Goldman Prize for helping to curb widespread elephant poaching by setting up economic projects for villagers. Hammerskjoeld Simwinga wins $125,000 for the award, sometimes called the Nobel prize for the environment.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Cutting Salt "Reduces Heart Risk"
April 19, 2007
London
Eating less salt can cut cardiovascular disease risk by a quarter and fatal heart disease by a fifth, work shows. The ideal daily intake of salt is no more than six grams and ministers want everyone to achieve this by 2010.
London
Eating less salt can cut cardiovascular disease risk by a quarter and fatal heart disease by a fifth, work shows. The ideal daily intake of salt is no more than six grams and ministers want everyone to achieve this by 2010.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Amur Tiger Back from Brink
April 13, 2007
Russia
After a century in which its numbers have dwindled to the point of extinction, the Amur tiger, the largest cat in the world, has made an improbable recovery. According to WWF, the tiger's population is at its highest level for 100 years.
Russia
After a century in which its numbers have dwindled to the point of extinction, the Amur tiger, the largest cat in the world, has made an improbable recovery. According to WWF, the tiger's population is at its highest level for 100 years.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Dr. Ruth of the Muslim World
April 11, 2007
Egypt
From a modest suburb of Cairo, Egypt, Heba Kotb is starting a revolution. Kotb is a devout Muslim who has one unique mission for the Arab world: have more sex.
Egypt
From a modest suburb of Cairo, Egypt, Heba Kotb is starting a revolution. Kotb is a devout Muslim who has one unique mission for the Arab world: have more sex.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Guns Fall Silent in Iraqi City
April 11, 2007
Iraq
The guns in the city of Hiyt in Iraq's western province of Anbar have finally fallen silent, thanks to the efforts of local administrators and security forces.
Iraq
The guns in the city of Hiyt in Iraq's western province of Anbar have finally fallen silent, thanks to the efforts of local administrators and security forces.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Army of Housewives Battles TB in Bangladesh
April 5, 2007
Bangladesh
In the golden haze of dawn, Mohammed Salim Sheikh walked slowly through the paddies, so frail and thin that the lungi wrapped around his waist looked like a clown’s oversize trousers. Monowara Begum showing medicines to families in Majira, another village in the program. The village caregivers sell simple medicines and hygiene products, as well as identify the sick and monitor treatment. Carrying a treatment chart in one hand and a stainless steel water glass in the other, he crossed the threshold of a house. The housewife inside, Zahida Khatun Jharna, rose from her cooking fire, fetched his medication and filled his water glass. Then she ticked off his chart for the day and sent him home.
Bangladesh
In the golden haze of dawn, Mohammed Salim Sheikh walked slowly through the paddies, so frail and thin that the lungi wrapped around his waist looked like a clown’s oversize trousers. Monowara Begum showing medicines to families in Majira, another village in the program. The village caregivers sell simple medicines and hygiene products, as well as identify the sick and monitor treatment. Carrying a treatment chart in one hand and a stainless steel water glass in the other, he crossed the threshold of a house. The housewife inside, Zahida Khatun Jharna, rose from her cooking fire, fetched his medication and filled his water glass. Then she ticked off his chart for the day and sent him home.
A Daughter Stolen in Wartime Returns to El Salvador
April 3, 2007
El Salvador
Suzanne Marie Berghaus finally came home. Suzanne Berghaus, who was born María, was taken near Cacaopera. Ms. Berghaus, a 26-year-old from the Boston suburbs, walked into a humble homestead here in rural El Salvador on Tuesday and spotted someone a generation older with a face that resembled her own but whom she did not know. Then, mother and daughter embraced.
El Salvador
Suzanne Marie Berghaus finally came home. Suzanne Berghaus, who was born María, was taken near Cacaopera. Ms. Berghaus, a 26-year-old from the Boston suburbs, walked into a humble homestead here in rural El Salvador on Tuesday and spotted someone a generation older with a face that resembled her own but whom she did not know. Then, mother and daughter embraced.
Urban Beach Lets City's Poor Enjoy Taste of Acapulco
April 5, 2007
Mexico
It is the hottest time of year in Mexico City, and those who can afford it are fleeing to the coast. But while some are considering a snorkelling expedition over reefs in the turquoise Caribbean, and others are recovering from a night of excess at one of Acapulco's tacky beach discos, those left behind in the city can now also get sand in their hair.
Mexico
It is the hottest time of year in Mexico City, and those who can afford it are fleeing to the coast. But while some are considering a snorkelling expedition over reefs in the turquoise Caribbean, and others are recovering from a night of excess at one of Acapulco's tacky beach discos, those left behind in the city can now also get sand in their hair.
Navy Crew Reunited with Family
April 5, 2007
London
The 15 Royal Navy sailors and marines held in Iran for almost two weeks are being reunited with their families. The crew, freed by Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a "gift" to the British people on Wednesday, touched down at Heathrow Airport at 1200 BST.
London
The 15 Royal Navy sailors and marines held in Iran for almost two weeks are being reunited with their families. The crew, freed by Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a "gift" to the British people on Wednesday, touched down at Heathrow Airport at 1200 BST.
China Launches First Gay TV Show
April 5, 2007
China
A Chinese TV channel has launched what it says is the first ever programme to focus on gay issues in China. The programme is being broadcast over the internet and will feature gay presenters discussing issues related to the homosexual community.
China
A Chinese TV channel has launched what it says is the first ever programme to focus on gay issues in China. The programme is being broadcast over the internet and will feature gay presenters discussing issues related to the homosexual community.
Darfur Asylum Seekers Win Appeals
April 4, 2007
London
Home Office plans to send Darfuri asylum seekers back to Sudan have been blocked by senior judges.
The Court of Appeal in London said the three asylum seekers could not be sent to Sudan's capital Khartoum.
London
Home Office plans to send Darfuri asylum seekers back to Sudan have been blocked by senior judges.
The Court of Appeal in London said the three asylum seekers could not be sent to Sudan's capital Khartoum.
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