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·Former President Clinton to Launch Global Initiative
·Saudi King Fahd Dies
·Japan to Impose Tariffs on US Steel Imports as Trade Dispute Escalates
·Rioting Intensifies in Sudanese Capital Following Garang's Death
·Bush Appoints Bolton to UN Post Without Senate Vote
·Police in US Crack Down on Gangs, at Least 600 Arrested
·Saudi Diplomat Says New King is Committed to Strong Relationship with America
· Garang's Death Seen as Setback to Sudan Peace
·Italy to Try London Bombing Suspect Under Anti-Terrorism Laws
· Iran Calls for More Discussion on Russian Nuclear Proposal
·EU Urges Iran Not to Resume Suspended Nuclear Activities
· S. Korean President Warns of 'Friction' with US over North
·Palestinians Vote in First Parliamentary Elections in 10 years
· US Aerial Skier Overcomes Injuries to Reach Olympic Games
·US Senate to Open Debate on Supreme Court Nominee
· Bush to Visit India, Pakistan
·US Senate Panel Approves Supreme Court Nominee
· Israeli, US, UK Experts Join in Rescue Efforts at Collapsed Kenyan Building
·TV Producer Recalls Good Times with Elvis Presley
· Kenyan Opposition Calls for Elections, Other Tough Action on Corruption Dossier
·Cambodian Leader Drops Defamation Charges Against Critics
· New Orleans Radio Show Focuses on Food
·Palestinians Vote in First Parliamentary Elections in 10 Years
· Bird Flu Computer Database Helps Scientists Develop a Vaccine
·US Health Officials Stress Global Cooperation to Combat Bird Flu
· The Tradition of the State of the Union
·Conservatives Declare Election Victory in Canada
· Rice: Prospect of Hamas Role in Palestinian Government Problematic
·Abortion Protests Mark US Supreme Court Anniversary
· Bush Defends Domestic Spying Program
·US Official Holds Talks with India on Nuclear Deal
· Nepalese Government Enforces Curfew
·Final Election Results Show Iraqi Shi'ites Fail to Win Majority in Parliament
· Haiti Struggles with Gun Violence
·US Rejects Truce Offer in Bin Laden Tape
· Rice Reorganizing US Foreign Aid Efforts
·Pakistan in Difficult Position on Eve of Official US Visit
· US Launches Decade-Long Mission to Pluto
·Key Senate Democrats Will Oppose Supreme Court Nomination
· Group Promotes Energy Integration and Cooperation in The Americas
·Anglican Church in Nigeria Welcomes Ban on Homosexuality
· Kenyan Pastoralists Hardest Hit by Drought
·Ugandan Opposition Candidate's Wife, Party Official to Face Libel Charges
· Exercise May Reduce Chance of Developing Dementia
·Rights Groups Protest Sudan President Chairing AU
· New Controversy Faces Britain Over CIA Flights
·Suicide Bomber in Israel Wounds at Least 15
· Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Sworn in as Liberia's New President
·Nepalese Authorities Arrest Scores of Opposition Members, Cut Off Phones
· UN Experts Warn Bird Flu Could Devastate Africa

·Senior Al-Qaida Officials Reported Killed in Pakistan Missile Attack
· NASA Delays Launch of Pluto Space Probe for a Second Day
·Ivory Coast Protests Continue Despite Call for Calm
· US Democrats and Republicans Battle Over Corruption
·23 Iraqis Die in Bomb Explosions
· Anthropologist: Mother-Infant Love the Key to Human Evolution
·Pentagon Official: US Army Can Meet Any Challenge
· Treatment Gives Hope For Ovarian Cancer Patients
·More Kidnappings, Car Bombs Hit Iraqi Capital
· Mouth Disorder Ravages Many Children in Developing World
·India and Pakistan Reaffirm Committment to Peace
· Rice Dismisses Iranian Overture for New Talks
·African Union Prepares for Eventual Hand Over of Darfur Mission
· Nigeria's Obasanjo Sets up Committee for Release of Oil Workers
·Ivory Coast Militants Seize Broadcaster, Call for Mass Demonstrations
· Young US Figure Skater Inspired by Past Olympic Surprises
·Sirleaf Gets to Work, Nominations Scrutinized
· Rise of Hard-Line Nationalists in Russia Causes Concern
·Emergency Aid Flights Resume in Pakistan Quake Zone
· Tokyo Stock Exchange Forced to Close Early After Massive Sell-Off
·South Korean Speedskater Kim Hyo-Jung Glides into New Life in US
· College Students Returning to New Orleans
·US First Lady Donates AIDS Drugs in Nigeria
· Mexico Attempts to Combat Crime
·Study: Grogginess Can Have Dangerous Consequences
· Untraceable Cell Phones May be Used by Terrorists
·New Orleans' Tulane University Re-opens
· Israeli Army Seals Hebron After Settler Riots
·Liberia's New President Faces Stiff Opposition in Congress
· Japan Takes Diplomatic Role in Iran Nuclear Issue
·Americans Embrace Centuries-Old Art Form
· Raid on Japanese Internet Company Provokes Tokyo Stock Plunge
·Pro-Government Protests Continue in Ivory Coast
· US Launches African Textbook Initiative
·Brokeback Mountain, Walk the Line Earn Top Honors at Golden Globe Awards
· Cheney Meets Egyptian Leader, Travels to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
·Russian Foreign Minister Says Diplomatic Solution to Iranian Nuclear Standoff Still Possible
·Israel Says It Will Not Tolerate a Nuclear Iran
·Bush Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King
·Apple Hopes to Continue Success with Updated Computer
·Debate Looms Over Reconstruction of New Orleans
·India and Pakistan Open New Round of Talks
·A Serious Search for Comedy Among Muslims
·Suicide Attacks Spread Across Southern Afghanistan
·King Holiday Observed in His Home Town
·Africa's First Elected Woman Leader Offers Liberians Hope
·Pressure Grows on AU to Recommend Extradition of Former Chad Leader
·Supporters of Ivory Coast President Protest Recommend Suspension of Parliament
· America Honors Slain Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
·Missile Attack Fuels Anti-American Sentiment in Pakistan
· Israel's Kadima Party Names Ehud Olmert Chief
·Europeans to Call Emergency IAEA Meeting on Iran
· Nepalese Maoist Rebels Threaten More Attacks
·International Working Group on Ivory Coast Recommends Dissolving Parliament
· Israel's Sharon Undergoes Successful Tracheotomy
·Iraqi Official Expects Election Results Within Days
· Laura Bush Arrives in Africa
·US Senators Urge Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Program
· Music, Candles Usher in Liberia's Inauguration
·Gunmen Assassinate Taleban Defector
· US Space Capsule Returns Comet Dust for Study of Solar System Formation
·Israel Approves Palestinian Vote in Arab East Jerusalem, but Sets Condition
·Horn of Africa Facing Humanitarian Catastrophe, Warns WFP
·US Senator Tours Pakistan Quake Zone
·Israel's Sharon Remains in Coma as Election Campaign Heats Up
·Bush Urges Senate for Prompt Vote on Supreme Court Nominee
·Pakistan Condemns Deadly Air Attack on Border Village
·Bush Tries to Shore Up US Domestic Support on Iraq
·US General: Al-Qaida in 'Disarray' in Iraq
·Study: Iron Supplements Can Make Children with Malaria Sicker
·With 4 Weeks to Go, Turin Working Feverishly to Prepare for Olympics
·US Senate Hearings on Supreme Court Nominee Wrap Up
·Bush, German Chancellor Angela Merkel Discuss Iran
·Wounds of War Haunt Uganda's Children
·US Troops Receive Treatment at Burn Center
·Kenya Investigates Sale of Famine Food Aid
·Dubai's Economy Continues to Grow
·Study Finds Direct Link Between Global Warming and Extinctions
·Sharon Remains in Coma as Election Heats Up
·China, India Agree to Cooperate More in Hunt for Oil
·Hajj Pilgrims Search for News of Missing Relatives After Deadly Stampede
· Alito Confirmation Hearings to Continue Friday
·San Francisco Artist Designs US Olympic Stamp
· Turin Says It Will Be Ready for Winter Games
·Bush: Government to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
· Rice Backs Referral of Iran's Nuclear 'Defiance' to Security Council
·Reconstruction Plan for New Orleans Released
· Rumsfeld Defends US Military's Actions Against Prisoner Abuse
·Supreme Court to Decide on Need for New Trials Based on New Evidence Techniques
·Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored Each Year
·Bird Flu Infections Could Be More Common Than Previously Thought
·American Paralympian Looks to Turn Tragedy into Triumph in Italy
·Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Remembered
·Testimony of US Supreme Court Nominee Complete
·Bird Flu Experts Push for Early Detection, Rapid Response
·Germany's Jewish Population on the Rise
·Maoist Rebels Attack Town in Nepal
·Astronomers Find That Many Milky Way Planets Have Multiple Suns
·Republican Senator Criticizes Bush Administration Over Iraq
·Bush Defends Policies at Town Hall Meeting

·E-Mail Connection Sparks Olympic Dreams for US Ice Dancers
·Iran Nuclear Moves Seen as Calculated Action
·Efforts Stepped Up to Stop the Spread of Avian Flu
·Phantom of the Opera Becomes Broadway's Longest-Running Show
·Iraqis Deal with Cement Shortage, High Prices in Rebuilding
·Veteran US Speedskater Proving She Can Still Compete
·Experts: Corruption Scandal Could Be Major Issue in 2006 US Elections
·Historic Iraqi City Hopes To Become Tourist Destination
·US Nuclear Talks Envoy Begins Shuttle Diplomacy Visit to Asia
·Riot-Torn French Towns Wait for Change
·Iraqi Baby with Spina Bifida Recovering from Surgery
·Benin Voodoo Day Pushes for Acceptance of Traditional Religions
·UN Warns Bird Flu in Turkey Could Spread to Neighboring Countries
·Ariel Sharon Remains Under Light Sedation
·Afghan Poll: Big Support for US Military Presence
·Schools Reopen in Pakistan's Quake Zone
·Burma's Military Ignores International Pressure, Postpones Visit by ASEAN Representative
·Democrats Continue Tough Questioning of Supreme Court Nominee
·US Supreme Court Nominee Faces Second Day of Questioning
·Bush Vows Action Against Human Trafficking
·Scope of US Presidential Power Again an Issue
·US Spacecraft Bringing Clues to Solar System Origin
·Lobbying Scandal Sparks Reform Effort in Congress
·20,000 Electronic Gadgets Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
·Fewer U.S. Teens Are Smoking Cigarettes
·Zimbabwe Judge Found Guilty of Corruption
·China Oil Giant Reaches Deal to Buy Major Stake in Nigerian Oil Field
·Watchdog Condemns Media Harassment in Nepal
·Bush Outlines Administration's Goals for Iraq
·US Supreme Court Nominee Faces Questions on Abortion, Other Issues
·Iran Resumes Nuclear Research
·Ariel Sharon Shows More Improvement
·Scientists Find Milky Way Eats an Intruding Galaxy and Flaps, Too
·Battle Over Bush Supreme Court Pick Begins
·US Supreme Court Nominee Pledges to Be Fair Justice
·Man Who Shot Pope to be Released Tuesday
·Sharon Shows Independent Movement and Breathing
·Haiti Election Date Set
·Celebrations Mark First Anniversary of Sudan Peace Agreement
·Guinea's Rappers Offer Voice of Dissent
·Pakistan Protests to US Military Over Afghan Border Attacks
·United Nations Envoy to Burma Quits Over Impasse
·Five New Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Turkey
·World Bank Warns Arrests of Cambodian Activists Could Chill Foreign Investment
· Is It Still Art If It's a Reproduction?
·US, S. Korea Withdraw Team from N. Korean Reactor Construction Site
· Senate Hearings on Supreme Court Nominee Begin Monday
·Chief Palestinian Negotiator Urges Resumption of Peace Talks
· Powerful Earthquake Shakes Southern Greece, Does Little Damage
·Chadians React to World Bank Loan Suspension
· WHO Says Cooked Poultry, Eggs Not Bird Flu Risk
·Pope Celebrates First Baptism Ceremony
· Fears of Renewed Conflict Affect Economies of Sri Lanka, Nepal
·Doctors Will Try to Bring Sharon Out of Induced Coma Monday
· Bush Says Economy Strong
·Former Republican US House Leader Steps Aside
·UN Commander in Haiti Found Dead
·New Rebel Attack on Sri Lankan Military Heightens Fears of War
·Bush: US Economy Strong
·Computer Engineer Dreams of Being a Rock Star
·Singer Lou Rawls Dies of Cancer
·Iraq Violence Draws Varying Reactions
·Ailing Israeli Leader Undergoes New Surgery
·The Corrupting Influence of Money and Power in Washington
·International Experts Investigate Bird Flu in Turkey
·Iran Refuses to Share Its Nuclear Plans with the U.N.
·Guinea Opposition Dismayed by Local Election
·Israeli PM's Condition Deteriorates
·Wildfires Threaten San Antonio, Texas Suburbs
·Contentious Hearings Expected for US Supreme Court Nominee
·US Congress Moves to Curb Lobbyists
·US General: Iraqi Government, Local Insurgents, Keys to Iraq's Future
·Arab Analysts Fear Sharon's Stroke Might Lead to More Instability
·Rice: Consensus Grows on Referring Iran to UN Security Council
·Bush Discusses Iraq With Former Cabinet Members
·Alcohol a Growing Problem in South Sudan
·Southern Sudan Looks to Education for Future
·Recent Accidents Draw Attention to Mining Safety
·US Urges Ethiopia to Drop Charges Against VOA Reporters
·Rice: Support for Peace Wide in Israel
·Negotiations Continue to Free Five Italian Hostages in Yemen
·Pakistan Says It Has Dismantled Nuclear Proliferation Network
·Bird Flu Believed Responsible for Two Deaths in Turkey
·Delphi Financial Woes Spell Uncertainty for Employees
·Experts: North Korean Reactor Dreams More Political Than Practical
·Australian Stem Cell Discovery Could Help Fight Breast Cancer
·Somali Leaders Agree to Resolve Differences, Restore Government
·Israeli PM Ariel Sharon Battles for His Life Following Surgery
·Suicide Attacks in Iraq Kill More Than 100
·Israeli PM Ariel Sharon Suffers Stroke
·Sole Survivor of Deadly US Mining Disaster Reported Stable
·Laura Bush to Attend Liberian Inauguration
·Turkey Moves Closer to Iraqi Kurds
·Palestinian Gunmen Attempt Gaza-Egypt Border Break
·Lobbyist's Guilty Plea Sends Shock Waves Through US Congress
·Author Describes Intrigue Behind The Karasik Conspiracy
·Rights Group Says Southern Thais Attacked by Militants, Government
·Former Liberian Girl Soldier Struggles to Recover from Trauma of War
·Palestinian Gunmen Block Access to Border Crossing Into Egypt
·AIDS-Related Deaths in Thailand Down as Government Measures Take Effect

· At Least 200 People Feared Dead in Indonesian Landslide
·Koizumi Baffled By Attitude of China, S. Korea to War Shrine Visits
· US Snowboarder Rides on Sport's Growing Popularity
·Suspected Taleban Insurgents Behead Afghan School Teacher
· Jubilation Turns to Anguish as Only 1 Miner Found Alive in West Virginia
·Bush Cites Progress in Iraq, Afghanistan
· Disease Kills Thousands in Sudan
·Powerful Washington Lobbyist to Cooperate in Corruption Probe Involving Congress
· Authorities Scramble to Rescue Trapped Miners in W. Virginia
·Las Vegas: Popular Destination Brings in Wealth of Revenue for Nevada
· Bush Seeks Patriot Act Extension
·US General Wants Faster Security Transition in Iraq
· Freed Ugandan Opposition Politician Hits Campaign Trail
·Study Finds Connection in Heart Disease Risk Between Siblings
· France Lifts Two-Month State of Emergency
·Iraq's Oil Production Down; Oil Minister Quits
· Pakistan and India Ready for Talks After Landmark Year in Bilateral Relations
·Syrian President, Foreign Minister Sought for U.N. Commission Interviews
·UN Commission Seeks Interview With Syrian President
·Hospitals and States Compete Amid US Nursing Shortage
·Former Presidents Form an Unlikely Alliance
·A New President Takes Over India's Main Opposition Party
·Russia Pledges to Increase Gas Supply to Europe Amid Dispute with Ukraine
· Muslims Mark Hajj Season with Pilgrimage to Mecca
·Bush Defends Government Phone Tapping Program
· US Health Officials Warn America Must Prepare for Bird Flu Pandemic
·New Orleans Mayor Urges City Residents to Return
· President Bush Visits Troops Wounded in Iraq
·World Food Program Calls 2005 a Disastrous Year
· Palestinian Militants Attack Foreign Interests in Gaza
·Ukraine Confirms Cuts in Natural Gas Supplies From Russia
· Iraqi Oil Minister Replaced As Country Faces Fuel Shortages
·Happy New Year for Investors in India's Stock Market
· UNHCR Condemns Deaths of Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
·Kidnapped Britons Freed in Gaza; Palestinian Militants Briefly Occupy Government Buildings
·Explosion in Tense Indonesian Province Kills 8
·US Military Plans to Work More Closely with Iraqi Police
·Russian Natural Gas Price Increase has Ramifications Across Europe
·Sick Iraq Children Get American Medical Help
·Anxiety Disorder Affects Millions Worldwide
·Aircraft Manufacturer Changing Design to Accommodate Aging Passengers
·US Justice Department Investigating Leak on Domestic Spying
·Secret Wiretaps Authorized by President Bush Give Defense Lawyers an Opening
·US Woman Helps Rebuild Indonesian Town
·Ethiopia Blasts Donors For Plans to Withhold Aid Following Crackdown
·Explosions Kill 5 in Baghdad; US Military Says Attacks Have Declined
·Tacoma Officials Hope to Build Port as Major Trading Hub
·US General in Iraq Gives Hopeful Security Assessment
·Breastfeeding May Prevent Diabetes
·Tourism Down in Bali After Bombings
·Ivory Coast Transitional Government Draws Mixed Reaction
·Political Turmoil Creates Bleak Outlook for Young People in Ivory Coast
· South Africa's Children Are Victims of Nation's Alcoholism Culture
·Last Indonesian Troops Leaving Aceh
· Deadly West Bank Bombing Tests Cease-Fire
·Los Angeles Reflects on Lessons Learned from 1992 Riots
· Former Enron Executive Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
·Immigrant Airship Maker Sets Sights Skyward
· Vietnam Veterans Remember Fallen Comrades at Christmas Time
·Russian Rocket Lifts European GPS Satellite into Orbit
· Kenya Investigating Claims of Kidnapping By Ethiopia Agents
·Cleanser Used to Cure Head Lice
· Ivory Coast Names New Transitional Government
·Chadians Concerned Over Growing Tensions With Sudan
· US Speedskater FitzRandolph Aims for Gold on Italian Ice
·'Tis Still the Season for Shopping
· Ugandan Army Investigates Shootings by Soldiers in the North
·Palestinian Fatah Party Factions Join Forces Ahead of January Polls
· Progress and Problems in Banda Aceh, Indonesia One Year After Tsunami Devastation
·Israeli Air Strikes Target Palestinian Militants' Base in Lebanon
·Himalayan Kingdoms on Opposite Political Paths
·Koreas Hail Breakthrough Telecom Link
·New Solar Cell Could Make Solar Power Cheaper
·Constitution Provides Checks and Balances Against Excessive Presidential Power in the US
·Stardust Spacecraft Headed Home
·Palestinian Hopes Clash With Realities in 2005
·Kenyan President Visits Famine and Drought-Stricken Area
·American Biathlete Rachel Steer Aims for a Podium Finish at the Turin Games
·New Orleans Plans to Hold Mardi Gras Despite Devastation From Hurricane Katrina
· Burmese Migrant Workers in Tsunami Regions Still Face Difficulties
·Japan Struggles to Figure Out How to Defuse Population Implosion
· First Arab Parliament Meeting Held in Cairo
·Controversy Over US Domestic Spying Program Deepens
· Unidentified Gas Sickens Dozens in St. Petersburg Store
·Acehnese Pray for Dead on First Year Anniversary of Tsunami Disaster
· Israel's Sharon to Undergo Minor Heart Procedure
·Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and India Mark Tsunami Anniversary
· Tens of Thousands Visit Bethlehem on Christmas
·Ivory Coast Village Overcomes Its Violent Past
· Pope Gives Post-Christmas Blessing
·Britain's Queen Focuses on Year of Tragedies in Christmas Speech
· Bush Honors US Troops on Christmas
·Indian Retailers Evolve Along With Economy
· Pope Benedict Delivers First Christmas Message
·Libyan Court Overturns Death Sentences in AIDS Case
· Pope Benedict Calls for Peace in Holy Land
·Thousands Come to Bethlehem to Celebrate Christmas
· Cash-Strapped WFP to Cut Food Rations for Refugees in Zambia, Guinea
·In Kenya, Uganda, Women's Rights Linked to Men
· Iraq's Shi'ite Coalition Rejects Allegations of Election Fraud

·Thousands of Displaced Dinkas Trek Home to Southern Sudan
· Bush Urges Americans to Remember Hurricane Victims, US Servicemen Over Christmas Holiday
·Christians Disappearing in Birthplace of Jesus
· 2005 Saw Album Sales Slump but Roots Artists Rocked On
·Japan Resumes Whaling Near Antarctica Day After Greenpeace Protest
· Palestinians, Pilgrims Celebrate Christmas Eve in Bethlehem
·South Koreans React With Anger, Disappointment to Stem Cell Fraud
· Japan, US to Develop Missile Interceptor
·Former Egyptian Presidential Candidate Sentenced to 5 Years Hard Labor
· Experts: Gas Price Dispute Highlights Ukraine-Russia Chill
·Activists: AIDS Linked to Women's Rights Abuses
· Israel Threatens Gaza Siege to Halt Rocket Attacks
·UNHCR Boosts Relief to Pakistan Earthquake Victims
· Lech Kaczynski Sworn in as Poland's New President
·Japan's Trade Surplus Rises
· Berlusconi Defends Italy's Strategy on Terrorism, Iraq
·Rumsfeld Announces Combat Troop Reductions in Iraq
· Mexicans React with Anger and Shame to US Congressional Approval of Border Wall
·11 Lawmakers Expelled from Indian Parliament
· Saddam Trial Adjourns After Graphic Testimony on 1982 Massacre
·Experts Say US-Russian Relations Driven by Relationship Between Bush and Putin
·New Book Tells How Nation's Ideals Evolved
·US Court Decision a Setback for Government Terror Case
·Iraq Mired in Division as Year Comes to an End
·Women Slowly Making Electoral Gains in Arab World
·Average American Woman Seeks Higher Pay
·Iran's Suspected Nuclear Weapons Program Key Issue for World Community
·World's Women Make Strides and Suffer Setbacks In 2005
·People in Ugandan Opposition Stronghold Fearful
·VOA Rejects Ethiopian Charges Against VOA Staffers
·From Tsunami's Devastation, Aceh Finds Peace
·Cambodian Opposition Leader Sentenced in Absentia to 10 Months in Jail
·Maldives Recovery Slow One Year After Tsunami Disaster
·Rumsfeld Says Quick Pullout in Iraq, Afghanistan Risky
·Western Ivory Coast Rebels Split From Movement
·US Senate Approves Six-Month Extension of Anti-Terror Law
·Annan Reviews 'Difficult Year'; Criticizes Oil-For-Food Coverage
·2005 Sports Year in Review
·Mexican Court Opens Way for More Extraditions of Drug Suspects to US
·Third Term Debate Divides Nigeria
·Jazz Faces Ups and Downs in 2005
·Saddam's Trial Resumes with More Charges and Countercharges
·Study: Bird Flu Resistance to Tamiflu May be More Common Than Thought
·US Military Gives Higher Priority to Stability Operations
·American Women Still Face Problems, Limitations
·Display of Washington DC in Miniature Drawing Crowds
·US Judge Resigns From Special Security Court
·African Women Fight Back Against Conflict Rape
·World's Women Make Strides, Suffer Setbacks in 2005
·The War Against Terror and Constitutional Rights of Ordinary Americans
·Pakistani Women Demand Change; Protection From Abuse
·Rising Energy Prices Make Offshore Oil Drilling a Possibility Again
·Town of Hambantota, Sri Lanka Regains Some Normalcy After Tsunami a Year Ago
·Palestinian Vote Could Be Delayed
·Tsunami Wounds Still Fresh in Indonesia One Year Later
·Bush Urges Extension of Patriot Act
·George Weah Drops Election Challenge in Liberia
·2005 Yields Little Headway on UN Reform
·Bloom Aims to Capture Moguls Gold in Turin
·Cocoa Farmers in Northern Ivory Coast Struggle During Harvest
·Indian Police, Attempting to Instill Morality in Young Women, Create Outrage Instead
·Americans Want to Regain Bigger Slice of Japanese Beef Market
·Hopes Fade for Peace in Sudan in 2005
·Bolivia Appears to Have Elected Morales
·US-Held Detainees Remain in Limbo
·Prahm Poised for Second Chance at Bobsled Medal
·Bush Steps Up Appeal to Congress to Extend Anti-Terror Law
·Iraq Likely to Be Major US Political Issue in 2006
·Zimbabweans Reeling Under Crushing Inflation
·Political Upheaval in Israel Signals Historic Change
·New Climate Data Shows 2005 as One of the Hottest Years on Record
·Nigerian Pipeline Attacked With Dynamite; Casualties Reported
·Preliminary Results Released in Iraqi Election
·UNHCR Says First Group of Sudanese Refugees Return Home
·Internet Transmission Using Power Lines Being Tested
·Uganda Court Probes Military Trial for Opposition Leader
·Natural Disasters, Terrorism and Political Change – a Look Back at 2005
·US to Reduce Afghanistan Force by 2,500
·Iraqi Reconstruction Shows Progress
·Sri Lanka Rebuilding Homes, Lives One Year After Indian Ocean Tsunami
·Thailand Recovers One Year After Tsunami
·Japan Calls Latest Nuclear Threat by North Korea 'Suicidal'
·Strike Shuts Down New York City Subways, Buses
·Israel's Sharon Leaves Hospital after Minor Stroke
·Indonesia Sentences Killer of Rights Activist to 14 Years in Prison
·Governments Were Unprepared for Year of Unprecedented Disasters
·North Korea Nuclear Talks Program Stalled
·Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Leave Gulf Coast Devastated
·Bush Eavesdropping Program Stirs US Debate
·Trial for Ugandan Opposition Leader Postponed
·Bush Urges Rapid Formation of New Iraqi Government
·Pennsylvania City Divided Over Troop Withdrawal
·Significant News in Science and Medicine During 2005
·Guinea Opposition Alleges Election Fraud
·Bush Defends Domestic Surveillance Decision
·Obituaries of Note for the Year 2005
·Lukewarm Deal Keeps Trade Goals Afloat
·WTO Meeting Ends With Unexpected Agreement
·US Pleased With WTO Hong Kong Accord
·Congolese Begin Voting in First Free Poll in 40 Years

·Guineans Hope for Clean Local Election
·US Vice President Cheney Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq
·India, Brazil Upbeat on World Trade Deal
·WTO Negotiators Reach Tentative Agreement
·Country Music Sales Fall, Industry Still Has Much to Celebrate
·Changing Numbers in Middle East Force Political Action
·Ministers of Developing Nations Welcome Modest Progress in WTO Negotiations
·Liberia's Election Commission Says Weah Threatening Security
·Voluntary Repatriation of Sudanese Refugees in Kenya Begins
·Heated Debate Marks Canada Election Campaign
·Draft World Trade Statement Leaves Global Delegates Unimpressed
·UN Political Chief Says Conditions Deteriorating in Burma
·Iraq Concerns Result in Divisive Debate in US House of Representatives
·Dementia Cases Set to Soar Globally, Especially in Developing Countries
· Top US Commander in Iraq Says Insurgency Will Not Disappear
·EU Leaders Try to Break Deadlock Over Long Term Budget
· Group Urges Stronger Steps to Prevent Hospital Infections
·US Detainee Debate Complicated by Elusive Definition of Torture
· UN Report Says Millions of Children Victims of Abuse, Exploitation
·U.S. Poultry Industry Works to Head Off Avian Flu
· Beckenbauer Promotes World Cup to African Newcomers
·Growing Concern Over Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
· Hamas Wins Local Elections in West Bank
·Iraq's Sunnis Turn Out in Large Numbers, Unlike in January Election
· US Senate Fails to Renew Anti-Terror Law
·War Crimes Prosecutor Blames Serbians, Bosnians for Shielding Fugitives
· Iraqis Weigh Secularism, Religion in Vote
·Anti-Terror Law Expected to Face Tough Debate in US Senate
· Congressman Demands Assurances from White House on Torture Issue
·Coalition Commander Praises Iraqi Forces for Securing Election
· Pentagon Reviews Domestic Threat Database
·Bush Boosts Aid Request for New Orleans
· Bush Congratulates Iraqi Voters
·Eritrea Adopts High Risk Strategy on Border Stalemate
· Ruling Palestinian Fatah Party Splits
·Iraq Election Officials Report Strong Turn-Out Across the Country
· December Holiday Season Starts Annual Controversy
·War and Corruption Inhibit Foreign Investment in Iraq
· US, Europe Wrestle Over Food Aid in Search for World Trade Deal
·WFP Gives In to N. Korea, Agrees to End Emergency Food Program
· Global Trade Talks Head Sharply Downhill
·US Congressional Democrats Demand More Information From Bush on Iraq Strategy
· EU Begins Summit Amid Bitter Dispute Over Long-Term Budget
·Aspiring Screenwriters Get Help in Hollywood
· Confiscated Airline Contraband Shows Up on eBay
·US House Approves Renewal of Patriot Act
· Aid Workers in Somalia Appeal for $174 Million
·New Report Details Immigration Boom in the United States, Immigration Debate Continues
· Jailed Opposition Politician Becomes Ugandan Presidential Candidate
·Iraqi Expatriates Vote in U.S.
· Liberia Takes Small Step to Democracy
·The Legacy of Halabja Unites Iraqi Kurds
· UN Reports on World's 'Invisible' Children
·Protest Groups Stage Alternative Events on Second Day of Global Trade Talks
· Global Trade Negotiators Push for Progress, Plan for Possible Failure
·In New York, Children of Different Religions Celebrate Jerusalem
· 4 Palestinian Militants Killed in Israeli Air Strike
·Putin Tells East Asian Leaders Russia Wants to Expand Ties
· Iraqi Expatriates Cast Ballots in Parliamentary Elections
·Figure Skater Sasha Cohen Prepared for Turin Olympics
· Cowboy Romance Brokeback Mountain Leads Golden Globe Nominations
·Rice Faults Lack of World Support for Saddam Prosecution
· London Conference Pushes Palestinian Economic Growth
·Controversy Still Surrounds the Work of South Korean Stem Cell Researcher
· Some Iraqi Sunnis Will Seek Changes Through the Ballot Box
·Iraqi Kurds Get Out The Vote
· East Asia Summit Raises Concerns Over Influence of China, India
·California Executes Ex-Gang Leader Convicted of Murder
· World Trade Talks Under Way in Hong Kong
·Four Major Coalitions in Iraq Vie for Power in Elections
· WTO Meeting Opens Amid Anti-Globalization, Farmers Protests
·UN Probe Cites New Evidence of Possible Syrian Link to Hariri Killing
· Cheetah Conservation Efforts Promising
·Eating Healthy Food and Regular Exercise Result in Longer and Healthier Lives
· TV Ads a Strong Influence on Children's Eating Habits
·US Congressional Democrats Criticize Bush Iraq Speech
· San Francisco Voted Best Tourist City in the United States
·Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Burma to Speed Reform
· Environmental Conference Protests Lead to Arrests
·Civilians Not Impressed by Armed Ivory Coast Rebels
· Car Bomb Kills Anti-Syrian Lawmaker Near Beirut
·Bush to Speak on Iraq's Political Process
· Israel Denies British Report It Plans Iran Attack
·US Officials Hope for Large Iraqi Election Turnout
· Israeli Defense Minister Quits Likud Party, Joins Sharon
·Strict Security Measures Planned for Iraqi Elections
· Relatives Claim Bodies After Fatal Plane Crash in Nigeria
·Nigerian Officials: 103 Killed in Plane Crash
· Southeast Asian Leaders Prepare to Open ASEAN Summit
·Taleban Rebels Kill Eight Police in Southern Afghan Raids
· Israel Threatens Trade Sanctions Against Palestinians
·Protests, Challenges Mark AIDS Conference in Nigeria
· US Democrats Remain Split Over Iraq
·Venezuela Set to Join Mercosur Trading Bloc
· Israel Outraged Over Iranian President's Remarks
·Nigeria's Beyelsa State Governor Arrested
· Kenya President Kibaki Swears In Cabinet Amid Revolt
·Pentagon Addresses Responsibility to Prevent Abuse by Other Forces
· Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Enjoys Unprecedented Election Success
·US Skater Lysacek Hopes 'Carmen' is Golden in Turin

· World Bank: World's Poorest People Not Receiving Health Services Designed for Them
·100 Days After Being Hit by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Continues to Struggle
·Cooks and Musicians, Evacuated From New Orleans, Have No Plans to Return
· NATO Chief: Rice 'Cleared the Air' on Detainee Charges
·NATO Approves Plan to Expand Afghan Force
· Britain Seeks Contact With Iraq Kidnappers
·Negative Attitudes Toward US Remain in Arab World
· Partisan Debate on Iraq War Continues in Congress
·US Tries to Balance Rights While Fighting Terrorism
· Israel: Air Strike Kills Senior Palestinian Militant
·Food Aid Convoy Highlights Problems of Road Travel In Somalia
· Christmas in a Shoebox
·Washington Debate over Iraq Intensifies
·American Bison: Gaining in Numbers -- and Opponents
·New Orleans Showing Signs of Life with Music Hall and Zoo Reopenings
·Three Dead in Egypt Election Violence
·Support for Terrorism Declining in Middle East
·East Asia Summit to Hold Inaugural Session
·Uzbek Artworks on Display in US for First Time
·Burma to Remain Focus of Attention at ASEAN Summit, but Tangible Moves for Reform Unlikely
·Republicans, Democrats Speak Out on Iraq
·Rice Says American Ban on Mistreating Prisoners Applies Worldwide
·Rice in Ukraine After Signing Romania Base Agreement
·Many Obstacles Temper Expectations at Upcoming WTO Negotiations
·US Speedskater Shani Davis Sets Sights on Olympic History
·Questions Surround al-Qaida Leader's Death
·Suicide Bombers Kill, Injure Dozens at Baghdad Police Academy
·Rice, Merkel Discuss Anti-Terrorism Tactics
·More Witnesses Testify Against Saddam Hussein
·Draft Text for WTO Ministerial Conference Shows No Agreement
·North-South Divide Remains Fault Line in Approaching World Trade Summit
· Rice in Europe to Defend US Anti-Terrorism Tactics
·Asia's Developing Economies Want More Concessions from Richer Nations
· Court Hears Testimony of Massacre as Saddam Trial Resumes
·Bush: US to Push for 'Bold, Wide-Ranging' World Trade Agreement
· US Planning to Cope with Possible Flu Pandemic
·New Terror Report Criticizes White House, Congress
· Human Rights Organizations Concerned About Proposed Russian Law
·Rice Visits Europe Amid Furor Over Secret Prison Reports
· First Witness Testifies at Saddam Hussein Trial
·Southeast Asian Games End With First Philippine Win
· OSCE: Kazakh Election Flawed
·International Working Group Seeks Key Role in Ivory Coast
· Earthquake Rocks East Africa, Child Killed, Others Injured
·Suicide Bombing in Israel Kills 5
· Gaza Border Security Deal in Danger of Collapse
·US Expects Improved Electoral Process in Kazakhstan
· Military Says Articles in Iraqi Newspapers Were to 'Get the Truth Out'
·Voters in Kazakhstan Prepare to Elect Next President
· 10 US Marines Killed Near Fallujah
·Bush Renews Push for Immigration Reform
· US Announces Changes in Airline Security Procedures
·Spanish Architect Wins Praise in New York
· Convicted Killer's Execution is 1,000th in US Since 1976
·Outgoing US Central Bank Chief Repeats Warning on High Deficits
· Security Changes for US Airports
·World's First Partial Face Transplant: Creating a Hybrid Face
· Islamist Opposition Parties Gaining in Egyptian Elections
·Singapore Hangs Australian Drug Smuggler
· Italian Official Says Terrorism Could Pose Threat for Winter Olympics
·Americans' Support for Death Penalty Slowly Changing
· Bush Lights National Christmas Tree
·Violence Mars Final Round of Egyptian Parliamentary Election
· World Bank Chief Calls for Increased Action Against HIV/AIDS
·Bush Victory Strategy Intensifies US Political Debate Over Iraq
· Bush Authorizes Rosa Parks Statue for US Capitol
·Russian Beauty Pageant Aims to Ease Stigma of HIV/AIDS
· World AIDS Day Reminds All Nations of the Spread of AIDS
·Indonesia Facing Major HIV/AIDS Epidemic
· Grimmette, Martin Hoping for Olympic Gold in Luge Doubles Competition
·Zimbabwe Criticized for Human Rights Abuses
· Bush Renews Nation's Commitment to Fight AIDS
·Zimbabwe, WFP Sign Deal to Distribute Food Aid
· Bangladesh Investigates New Bombing as Lawyers Protest Wave of Attacks
·Indonesian Prosecutors Demand Life Sentence for Man Accused of Killing Rights Activist
·Israeli, Palestinian Political Scene Shifts Before Elections
·European Spacecraft Finds Water Ice Buried on Mars
·New Debate Underway on Ethics in US Congress
·US Requests UN Security Council Briefing on Burma
·US and China: Partners or Competitors for World's Oil?
·Iraq Blames Americans for Torture Probe Failure
·Beta Cell Transplant Shows Promise in Curing Diabetes
·Security Main Concern in Saddam Hussein Trial
·US Bobsledder Aims to Overcome Drug Suspension
·US Supreme Court Hears Abortion Case
·Bush Failed to Lay Out Plan in Iraq, say Congressional Democrats
·HIV/AIDS Continues to Wreck Havoc in Sub-Saharan Africa
·UN Warns Indonesia Facing AIDS Epidemic
·TV News is Adapting and Growing
·Scientists Say Water Shortages Will Result From Global Warming
·Counter-Terrorists Worry About Illegal Immigration
·Burma Hopes for Alternative AIDS Funding as Global Fund Withdraws
·Africa's Longest-Serving Leader Wins Another Term
·Kazakhstan Prepares to Hold Presidential Elections
·India Faces Uphill Task in Battle Against Aids
·New US Envoy to South Korea Skeptical on North Korea's Nuclear Stance
·Bush Outlines 'Victory Strategy' for Iraq
·Bush to Deliver Major Address on Iraq War
·Rumsfeld Emphasizes Need for Iraqis to Take Control
·Afghan Exile Theater Explores Nation's Past 25 Years

·Palestinian Primary Election Suspended
·December Showdown Looms Over UN Reform
·Roman Catholic Church Ordains 57 Vietnamese Priests
·US Johnson Sisters Hoping for Olympic Curling Medal
·Consumers Can Test for Mercury in Fish
·Bill Clinton Tours Tsunami-Devastated Sri Lanka
·Immigration Reform the Domestic Focus for President Bush
·Britain Considers New Nuclear Power Plants
·Bomb Blasts Hit 2 Bangladeshi Cities, at Least 10 Killed
·Canadian Government Ousted by No-Confidence Vote
·Rice Prepared to Discuss Alleged Secret Prisons
·UN: Sudan Facing AIDS Crisis
·Kenyan Government Opponents to Hold Rallies, Despite Ban
·Chad's Ex-President to Remain in Senegal Pending AU Decision
·Kremlin-backed Candidates Lead Local Chechen Elections
·Sri Lankan Government Invites Tamil Rebels to Peace Talks
·South Korean Stem Cell Pioneer's Ethical Woes Elicit Flood of Nationalistic Support
·Commonwealth Summit Ends in Malta
·Saddam Returns to Court, Lawyers Gain Second Postponement
·Iraqi Official Expects 2006 US Troop Reductions
·Sharon Redraws Israel's Political Map
·Apathy, Allegations of Fraud Mar Gabon Vote
·Chechnya Holds Local Elections
·Vietnam Practices for Flu Outbreak
·Aung San Suu Kyi's Detention Apparently Extended
·Commonwealth Leaders Discuss Terrorism, Migration
·Senegal to Hand Fate of Ex-Chadian Leader to African Union
·Huge Opposition Rally in Kenya Celebrates Defeat of Draft Constitution
·Police Break Up Opposition Demonstration in Azerbaijan
·Bush Thanks Troops in Weekly Radio Address
·Inexpensive Heating Oil Arrives in US from Venezuela
·Zathura Designed to Wow Young Moviegoers
·Restaurant Food Drive Yields Meals for the Homeless and Needy
·Thanksgiving Dinners Have Tasty Nutritional Ingredients
·Renaissance of New Orleans Still Only a Possibility
·Sri Lankan President Calls for Revised Truce with Tamil Rebels
·High School Football – Why is it so Popular?
·Saturday's Zimbabwe Senate Elections Attract Little Enthusiasm
·Donors Urged to Speed Up Aid to Pakistan Earthquake Victims
·Analysts: Kenya's Kibaki Went Too Far with Cabinet Dismissal, Parliament Suspension
· Iraq Hopes Japanese Troops Stay Beyond Mid-December
·WHO Says Domestic Violence Against Women is Widespread, Worldwide
· Americans Gather for Annual Thanksgiving Celebration
·Thanksgiving in Iraq is No Holiday for US Troops
· EU Budget Row Looms Over Merkel-Blair Meeting
·Musician Bob Geldof Wins Peace Award for Africa Work
· Cameroon Undertakes Nationwide Census
·Bangladesh Crippled by Another Opposition-Sponsored Strike
· Tsunami Survivors Learn to Live With Elephant Neighbors
·UN Threatens Sanctions Against Eritrea, Ethiopia
· Los Angeles Museums Feature Historic American Comic Strips
·NASA Prepares Shuttle for Next Year's Return to Space
· Medical Research Developing Proteins that Mimic Natural Tissue
·Iraqi PM Criticizes Call for US, British Troop Withdrawal
· Amid US Troop Debate, Iraq's Neighbors Fear Wave of Terrorism
·Volunteers Build Homes in the Spirit of Thanksgiving Holiday
· Amazingly Large Aquarium Opening in Atlanta, Georgia
·Kenya's President Dismisses Entire Cabinet
· Review of Contracting Process in Iraq Yields Problems
·Mediators Fails to Resolve Impasse Over New Ivory Coast PM
· Liberian President-Elect has Large Challenges, Rich Background
·Israeli Elections Set for March 28
· Foreign NGOs in Russia Face Controversial New Restrictions
·Analysts Skeptical About Ugandan President Museveni's Political Intentions
· Popularity of Organic Food is Growing in US
·UN Expects New Human Rights Council to Start Working by September
· Jakarta Welcomes US Decision to Increase Military Sales
·Nepal Political Parties, Maoists Agree to Work Toward Democracy
· Sirleaf-Johnson to Become Liberia's President
·Liberia Declares Johnson-Sirleaf Election Winner
· US Proposes Tightening Rules on Sick Travelers from Abroad
·Germany's Merkel Meets Chirac in Paris
· Syria Seeks Deal with Hariri Assassination Probe
·Waning US Iraq War Support Stirs New Comparisons to Vietnam Conflict
· Study: Breastfeeding Lowers Mother's Diabetes Risk
·Restaurants in New Orleans Determined to Reopen and Restore City's Culture
· Survey: Britain Seen as Best Place to Start New Businesses
·Annual Awards Given to Journalists Pursuing Freedom of the Press
· Nashville is the Center of the Country Music Universe
·US Communities Ponder Economic Future After GM Lays Off Thousands
· Italy to Try London Bombing Suspect Under Anti-Terrorism Laws
·EU Urges Iran Not to Resume Suspended Nuclear Activities
· Iran Calls for More Discussion on Russian Nuclear Proposal
·S. Korean President Warns of 'Friction' with US over North
· Palestinians Vote in First Parliamentary Elections in 10 years
·US Aerial Skier Overcomes Injuries to Reach Olympic Games
· US Senate to Open Debate on Supreme Court Nominee
·Bush to Visit India, Pakistan
· US Senate Panel Approves Supreme Court Nominee
·Israeli, US, UK Experts Join in Rescue Efforts at Collapsed Kenyan Building
· TV Producer Recalls Good Times with Elvis Presley
·Kenyan Opposition Calls for Elections, Other Tough Action on Corruption Dossier
· Palestinians Vote in First Parliamentary Elections in 10 Years
·Cambodian Leader Drops Defamation Charges Against Critics
· New Orleans Radio Show Focuses on Food
·The Tradition of the State of the Union
· Bird Flu Computer Database Helps Scientists Develop a Vaccine
·US Health Officials Stress Global Cooperation to Combat Bird Flu
· Rice: Prospect of Hamas Role in Palestinian Government Problematic
·Conservatives Declare Election Victory in Canada

· Abortion Protests Mark US Supreme Court Anniversary
·Bush Defends Domestic Spying Program
· US Official Holds Talks with India on Nuclear Deal
·Nepalese Government Enforces Curfew
· Pakistan in Difficult Position on Eve of Official US Visit
·Haiti Struggles with Gun Violence
· Final Election Results Show Iraqi Shi'ites Fail to Win Majority in Parliament
·US Rejects Truce Offer in Bin Laden Tape
· Rice Reorganizing US Foreign Aid Efforts
·US Launches Decade-Long Mission to Pluto
· Key Senate Democrats Will Oppose Supreme Court Nomination
·Group Promotes Energy Integration and Cooperation in The Americas
· Anglican Church in Nigeria Welcomes Ban on Homosexuality
·Kenyan Pastoralists Hardest Hit by Drought
· Ugandan Opposition Candidate's Wife, Party Official to Face Libel Charges
·Exercise May Reduce Chance of Developing Dementia
· New Controversy Faces Britain Over CIA Flights
·NASA Delays Launch of Pluto Space Probe for a Second Day
· Suicide Bomber in Israel Wounds at Least 15
·Rights Groups Protest Sudan President Chairing AU
· Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Sworn in as Liberia's New President
·Nepalese Authorities Arrest Scores of Opposition Members, Cut Off Phones
· Ivory Coast Protests Continue Despite Call for Calm
·23 Iraqis Die in Bomb Explosions
· UN Experts Warn Bird Flu Could Devastate Africa
·US Democrats and Republicans Battle Over Corruption
· Pentagon Official: US Army Can Meet Any Challenge
·Senior Al-Qaida Officials Reported Killed in Pakistan Missile Attack
· Treatment Gives Hope For Ovarian Cancer Patients
·Anthropologist: Mother-Infant Love the Key to Human Evolution
· Mouth Disorder Ravages Many Children in Developing World
·More Kidnappings, Car Bombs Hit Iraqi Capital
· Rice Dismisses Iranian Overture for New Talks
·African Union Prepares for Eventual Hand Over of Darfur Mission
· Nigeria's Obasanjo Sets up Committee for Release of Oil Workers
·India and Pakistan Reaffirm Committment to Peace
· Ivory Coast Militants Seize Broadcaster, Call for Mass Demonstrations
·Rise of Hard-Line Nationalists in Russia Causes Concern
· Young US Figure Skater Inspired by Past Olympic Surprises
·Sirleaf Gets to Work, Nominations Scrutinized
· Tokyo Stock Exchange Forced to Close Early After Massive Sell-Off
·Emergency Aid Flights Resume in Pakistan Quake Zone
· US First Lady Donates AIDS Drugs in Nigeria
·South Korean Speedskater Kim Hyo-Jung Glides into New Life in US
· Mexico Attempts to Combat Crime
·New Orleans' Tulane University Re-opens
·Untraceable Cell Phones May be Used by Terrorists
·Americans Embrace Centuries-Old Art Form
·College Students Returning to New Orleans
·Israeli Army Seals Hebron After Settler Riots
·Pro-Government Protests Continue in Ivory Coast
·Liberia's New President Faces Stiff Opposition in Congress
·Japan Takes Diplomatic Role in Iran Nuclear Issue
·Raid on Japanese Internet Company Provokes Tokyo Stock Plunge
·Brokeback Mountain, Walk the Line Earn Top Honors at Golden Globe Awards
·US Launches African Textbook Initiative
·Russian Foreign Minister Says Diplomatic Solution to Iranian Nuclear Standoff Still Possible
·Cheney Meets Egyptian Leader, Travels to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
·Israel Says It Will Not Tolerate a Nuclear Iran
·India and Pakistan Open New Round of Talks
·King Holiday Observed in His Home Town
·Bush Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King
·Apple Hopes to Continue Success with Updated Computer
·Debate Looms Over Reconstruction of New Orleans
·A Serious Search for Comedy Among Muslims
·Suicide Attacks Spread Across Southern Afghanistan
·Pressure Grows on AU to Recommend Extradition of Former Chad Leader
·Africa's First Elected Woman Leader Offers Liberians Hope
·America Honors Slain Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
·Supporters of Ivory Coast President Protest Recommend Suspension of Parliament
· Israel's Kadima Party Names Ehud Olmert Chief
·Missile Attack Fuels Anti-American Sentiment in Pakistan
· Nepalese Maoist Rebels Threaten More Attacks
·Europeans to Call Emergency IAEA Meeting on Iran
· International Working Group on Ivory Coast Recommends Dissolving Parliament
·Iraqi Official Expects Election Results Within Days
· Israel's Sharon Undergoes Successful Tracheotomy
·US Senators Urge Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Program
· Laura Bush Arrives in Africa
·Music, Candles Usher in Liberia's Inauguration
· Horn of Africa Facing Humanitarian Catastrophe, Warns WFP
·Gunmen Assassinate Taleban Defector
· US Space Capsule Returns Comet Dust for Study of Solar System Formation
·Israel Approves Palestinian Vote in Arab East Jerusalem, but Sets Condition
·US Senator Tours Pakistan Quake Zone
·With 4 Weeks to Go, Turin Working Feverishly to Prepare for Olympics
·Bush Urges Senate for Prompt Vote on Supreme Court Nominee
·Israel's Sharon Remains in Coma as Election Campaign Heats Up
·Bush Tries to Shore Up US Domestic Support on Iraq
·US General: Al-Qaida in 'Disarray' in Iraq
·Pakistan Condemns Deadly Air Attack on Border Village
·US Senate Hearings on Supreme Court Nominee Wrap Up
·Study: Iron Supplements Can Make Children with Malaria Sicker
·Bush, German Chancellor Angela Merkel Discuss Iran
·Wounds of War Haunt Uganda's Children
·US Troops Receive Treatment at Burn Center
·Kenya Investigates Sale of Famine Food Aid
·Dubai's Economy Continues to Grow
·Study Finds Direct Link Between Global Warming and Extinctions
·Sharon Remains in Coma as Election Heats Up

·China, India Agree to Cooperate More in Hunt for Oil
·Hajj Pilgrims Search for News of Missing Relatives After Deadly Stampede
·Alito Confirmation Hearings to Continue Friday
·San Francisco Artist Designs US Olympic Stamp
·Turin Says It Will Be Ready for Winter Games
·Bush: Government to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
·Rice Backs Referral of Iran's Nuclear 'Defiance' to Security Council
·Rumsfeld Defends US Military's Actions Against Prisoner Abuse
·Reconstruction Plan for New Orleans Released
·Bird Flu Infections Could Be More Common Than Previously Thought
·Supreme Court to Decide on Need for New Trials Based on New Evidence Techniques
· Study: Grogginess Can Have Dangerous Consequences
·Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored Each Year
· American Paralympian Looks to Turn Tragedy into Triumph in Italy
·Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Remembered
· Bird Flu Experts Push for Early Detection, Rapid Response
·Testimony of US Supreme Court Nominee Complete
· Maoist Rebels Attack Town in Nepal
·Germany's Jewish Population on the Rise
· Astronomers Find That Many Milky Way Planets Have Multiple Suns
·Bush Defends Policies at Town Hall Meeting
· Republican Senator Criticizes Bush Administration Over Iraq
·Iran Nuclear Moves Seen as Calculated Action
· E-Mail Connection Sparks Olympic Dreams for US Ice Dancers
·Efforts Stepped Up to Stop the Spread of Avian Flu
· Phantom of the Opera Becomes Broadway's Longest-Running Show
·Iraqis Deal with Cement Shortage, High Prices in Rebuilding
· Veteran US Speedskater Proving She Can Still Compete
·Historic Iraqi City Hopes To Become Tourist Destination
· US Nuclear Talks Envoy Begins Shuttle Diplomacy Visit to Asia
·Riot-Torn French Towns Wait for Change
· Iraqi Baby with Spina Bifida Recovering from Surgery
·Experts: Corruption Scandal Could Be Major Issue in 2006 US Elections
· Benin Voodoo Day Pushes for Acceptance of Traditional Religions
·UN Warns Bird Flu in Turkey Could Spread to Neighboring Countries
· Afghan Poll: Big Support for US Military Presence
·Ariel Sharon Remains Under Light Sedation
· Schools Reopen in Pakistan's Quake Zone
·Democrats Continue Tough Questioning of Supreme Court Nominee
· US Supreme Court Nominee Faces Second Day of Questioning
·Burma's Military Ignores International Pressure, Postpones Visit by ASEAN Representative
·Bush Vows Action Against Human Trafficking
·US Spacecraft Bringing Clues to Solar System Origin
·Lobbying Scandal Sparks Reform Effort in Congress
·20,000 Electronic Gadgets Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
·Zimbabwe Judge Found Guilty of Corruption
·Fewer U.S. Teens Are Smoking Cigarettes
·China Oil Giant Reaches Deal to Buy Major Stake in Nigerian Oil Field
·Iran Resumes Nuclear Research
·Watchdog Condemns Media Harassment in Nepal
·Ariel Sharon Shows More Improvement
·Bush Outlines Administration's Goals for Iraq
·US Supreme Court Nominee Faces Questions on Abortion, Other Issues
·Scientists Find Milky Way Eats an Intruding Galaxy and Flaps, Too
·Battle Over Bush Supreme Court Pick Begins
·Man Who Shot Pope to be Released Tuesday
·US Supreme Court Nominee Pledges to Be Fair Justice
·Sharon Shows Independent Movement and Breathing
·Celebrations Mark First Anniversary of Sudan Peace Agreement
·Guinea's Rappers Offer Voice of Dissent
·Pakistan Protests to US Military Over Afghan Border Attacks
·Haiti Election Date Set
·World Bank Warns Arrests of Cambodian Activists Could Chill Foreign Investment
·United Nations Envoy to Burma Quits Over Impasse
·Five New Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Turkey
·Is It Still Art If It's a Reproduction?
·US, S. Korea Withdraw Team from N. Korean Reactor Construction Site
·Senate Hearings on Supreme Court Nominee Begin Monday
·Powerful Earthquake Shakes Southern Greece, Does Little Damage
·Chief Palestinian Negotiator Urges Resumption of Peace Talks
·Chadians React to World Bank Loan Suspension
·Pope Celebrates First Baptism Ceremony
·WHO Says Cooked Poultry, Eggs Not Bird Flu Risk
·Doctors Will Try to Bring Sharon Out of Induced Coma Monday
·Fears of Renewed Conflict Affect Economies of Sri Lanka, Nepal
·Bush Says Economy Strong
·Former Republican US House Leader Steps Aside
·UN Commander in Haiti Found Dead
·New Rebel Attack on Sri Lankan Military Heightens Fears of War
·Bush: US Economy Strong
·Computer Engineer Dreams of Being a Rock Star
·Iraq Violence Draws Varying Reactions
·The Corrupting Influence of Money and Power in Washington
·Singer Lou Rawls Dies of Cancer
·Ailing Israeli Leader Undergoes New Surgery
·Iran Refuses to Share Its Nuclear Plans with the U.N.
·International Experts Investigate Bird Flu in Turkey
·Guinea Opposition Dismayed by Local Election
·Israeli PM's Condition Deteriorates
·Wildfires Threaten San Antonio, Texas Suburbs
·Contentious Hearings Expected for US Supreme Court Nominee
·US Congress Moves to Curb Lobbyists
·Arab Analysts Fear Sharon's Stroke Might Lead to More Instability
·Rice: Consensus Grows on Referring Iran to UN Security Council
·US General: Iraqi Government, Local Insurgents, Keys to Iraq's Future
·Bush Discusses Iraq With Former Cabinet Members
·Alcohol a Growing Problem in South Sudan
·Southern Sudan Looks to Education for Future
·Recent Accidents Draw Attention to Mining Safety
·Rice: Support for Peace Wide in Israel

·US Urges Ethiopia to Drop Charges Against VOA Reporters
·Negotiations Continue to Free Five Italian Hostages in Yemen
·Bird Flu Believed Responsible for Two Deaths in Turkey
·Pakistan Says It Has Dismantled Nuclear Proliferation Network
·Delphi Financial Woes Spell Uncertainty for Employees
·Australian Stem Cell Discovery Could Help Fight Breast Cancer
·Somali Leaders Agree to Resolve Differences, Restore Government
·Experts: North Korean Reactor Dreams More Political Than Practical
·Israeli PM Ariel Sharon Battles for His Life Following Surgery
·Israeli PM Ariel Sharon Suffers Stroke
·Suicide Attacks in Iraq Kill More Than 100
·Sole Survivor of Deadly US Mining Disaster Reported Stable
·Lobbyist's Guilty Plea Sends Shock Waves Through US Congress
·Laura Bush to Attend Liberian Inauguration
·Turkey Moves Closer to Iraqi Kurds
·Palestinian Gunmen Attempt Gaza-Egypt Border Break
·Author Describes Intrigue Behind The Karasik Conspiracy
·Former Liberian Girl Soldier Struggles to Recover from Trauma of War
·Rights Group Says Southern Thais Attacked by Militants, Government
·Suspected Taleban Insurgents Behead Afghan School Teacher
·Palestinian Gunmen Block Access to Border Crossing Into Egypt
·AIDS-Related Deaths in Thailand Down as Government Measures Take Effect
· At Least 200 People Feared Dead in Indonesian Landslide
·Koizumi Baffled By Attitude of China, S. Korea to War Shrine Visits
· Jubilation Turns to Anguish as Only 1 Miner Found Alive in West Virginia
·US Snowboarder Rides on Sport's Growing Popularity
· Bush Cites Progress in Iraq, Afghanistan
·Disease Kills Thousands in Sudan
· Powerful Washington Lobbyist to Cooperate in Corruption Probe Involving Congress
·Authorities Scramble to Rescue Trapped Miners in W. Virginia
·Las Vegas: Popular Destination Brings in Wealth of Revenue for Nevada
·Bush Seeks Patriot Act Extension
·US General Wants Faster Security Transition in Iraq
·Freed Ugandan Opposition Politician Hits Campaign Trail
·Study Finds Connection in Heart Disease Risk Between Siblings
·France Lifts Two-Month State of Emergency
·Iraq's Oil Production Down; Oil Minister Quits
·Pakistan and India Ready for Talks After Landmark Year in Bilateral Relations
·Syrian President, Foreign Minister Sought for U.N. Commission Interviews
· UN Commission Seeks Interview With Syrian President
·Hospitals and States Compete Amid US Nursing Shortage
· Former Presidents Form an Unlikely Alliance
·Russia Pledges to Increase Gas Supply to Europe Amid Dispute with Ukraine
· A New President Takes Over India's Main Opposition Party
·Muslims Mark Hajj Season with Pilgrimage to Mecca
· Bush Defends Government Phone Tapping Program
·US Health Officials Warn America Must Prepare for Bird Flu Pandemic
· New Orleans Mayor Urges City Residents to Return
·President Bush Visits Troops Wounded in Iraq
· World Food Program Calls 2005 a Disastrous Year
·Happy New Year for Investors in India's Stock Market
· Ukraine Confirms Cuts in Natural Gas Supplies From Russia
·Palestinian Militants Attack Foreign Interests in Gaza
· Iraqi Oil Minister Replaced As Country Faces Fuel Shortages
·UNHCR Condemns Deaths of Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
· Kidnapped Britons Freed in Gaza; Palestinian Militants Briefly Occupy Government Buildings
·Explosion in Tense Indonesian Province Kills 8
· US Military Plans to Work More Closely with Iraqi Police
·Anxiety Disorder Affects Millions Worldwide
· Russian Natural Gas Price Increase has Ramifications Across Europe
·US Justice Department Investigating Leak on Domestic Spying
· Aircraft Manufacturer Changing Design to Accommodate Aging Passengers
·Sick Iraq Children Get American Medical Help
· US Woman Helps Rebuild Indonesian Town
·Secret Wiretaps Authorized by President Bush Give Defense Lawyers an Opening
· Explosions Kill 5 in Baghdad; US Military Says Attacks Have Declined
·Ethiopia Blasts Donors For Plans to Withhold Aid Following Crackdown
· Tacoma Officials Hope to Build Port as Major Trading Hub
·Breastfeeding May Prevent Diabetes
· US General in Iraq Gives Hopeful Security Assessment
·Tourism Down in Bali After Bombings
· Ivory Coast Transitional Government Draws Mixed Reaction
·Political Turmoil Creates Bleak Outlook for Young People in Ivory Coast
· South Africa's Children Are Victims of Nation's Alcoholism Culture
·Last Indonesian Troops Leaving Aceh
· Deadly West Bank Bombing Tests Cease-Fire
·Ivory Coast Names New Transitional Government
· Former Enron Executive Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
·Los Angeles Reflects on Lessons Learned from 1992 Riots
· Immigrant Airship Maker Sets Sights Skyward
·Vietnam Veterans Remember Fallen Comrades at Christmas Time
· Russian Rocket Lifts European GPS Satellite into Orbit
·Kenya Investigating Claims of Kidnapping By Ethiopia Agents
· Cleanser Used to Cure Head Lice
·Chadians Concerned Over Growing Tensions With Sudan
· US Speedskater FitzRandolph Aims for Gold on Italian Ice
·Progress and Problems in Banda Aceh, Indonesia One Year After Tsunami Devastation
· 'Tis Still the Season for Shopping
·Ugandan Army Investigates Shootings by Soldiers in the North
·Palestinian Fatah Party Factions Join Forces Ahead of January Polls
·Israeli Air Strikes Target Palestinian Militants' Base in Lebanon
·Koreas Hail Breakthrough Telecom Link
·Himalayan Kingdoms on Opposite Political Paths
·New Solar Cell Could Make Solar Power Cheaper
·American Biathlete Rachel Steer Aims for a Podium Finish at the Turin Games
·Constitution Provides Checks and Balances Against Excessive Presidential Power in the US
· Stardust Spacecraft Headed Home
·Palestinian Hopes Clash With Realities in 2005
· New Orleans Plans to Hold Mardi Gras Despite Devastation From Hurricane Katrina
·Controversy Over US Domestic Spying Program Deepens

· Burmese Migrant Workers in Tsunami Regions Still Face Difficulties
·Japan Struggles to Figure Out How to Defuse Population Implosion
· First Arab Parliament Meeting Held in Cairo
·Kenyan President Visits Famine and Drought-Stricken Area
· Unidentified Gas Sickens Dozens in St. Petersburg Store
·Acehnese Pray for Dead on First Year Anniversary of Tsunami Disaster
· Pope Gives Post-Christmas Blessing
·Israel's Sharon to Undergo Minor Heart Procedure
· Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and India Mark Tsunami Anniversary
·Tens of Thousands Visit Bethlehem on Christmas
· Ivory Coast Village Overcomes Its Violent Past
·Britain's Queen Focuses on Year of Tragedies in Christmas Speech
· Bush Honors US Troops on Christmas
·Cash-Strapped WFP to Cut Food Rations for Refugees in Zambia, Guinea
· Indian Retailers Evolve Along With Economy
·Libyan Court Overturns Death Sentences in AIDS Case
· Pope Benedict Delivers First Christmas Message
·Pope Benedict Calls for Peace in Holy Land
· Thousands Come to Bethlehem to Celebrate Christmas
·In Kenya, Uganda, Women's Rights Linked to Men
· Iraq's Shi'ite Coalition Rejects Allegations of Election Fraud
·2005 Saw Album Sales Slump but Roots Artists Rocked On
· Bush Urges Americans to Remember Hurricane Victims, US Servicemen Over Christmas Holiday
·Thousands of Displaced Dinkas Trek Home to Southern Sudan
·Christians Disappearing in Birthplace of Jesus
·Japan Resumes Whaling Near Antarctica Day After Greenpeace Protest
·South Koreans React With Anger, Disappointment to Stem Cell Fraud
·Palestinians, Pilgrims Celebrate Christmas Eve in Bethlehem
·Japan, US to Develop Missile Interceptor
·Former Egyptian Presidential Candidate Sentenced to 5 Years Hard Labor
·Experts: Gas Price Dispute Highlights Ukraine-Russia Chill
·Activists: AIDS Linked to Women's Rights Abuses
·Berlusconi Defends Italy's Strategy on Terrorism, Iraq
·Israel Threatens Gaza Siege to Halt Rocket Attacks
·11 Lawmakers Expelled from Indian Parliament
·Lech Kaczynski Sworn in as Poland's New President
·UNHCR Boosts Relief to Pakistan Earthquake Victims
·Japan's Trade Surplus Rises
·Rumsfeld Announces Combat Troop Reductions in Iraq
·Mexicans React with Anger and Shame to US Congressional Approval of Border Wall
·Experts Say US-Russian Relations Driven by Relationship Between Bush and Putin
· Saddam Trial Adjourns After Graphic Testimony on 1982 Massacre
·New Book Tells How Nation's Ideals Evolved
· US Court Decision a Setback for Government Terror Case
·Average American Woman Seeks Higher Pay
· Iraq Mired in Division as Year Comes to an End
·World's Women Make Strides and Suffer Setbacks In 2005
· Women Slowly Making Electoral Gains in Arab World
·Iran's Suspected Nuclear Weapons Program Key Issue for World Community
· People in Ugandan Opposition Stronghold Fearful
·VOA Rejects Ethiopian Charges Against VOA Staffers
· From Tsunami's Devastation, Aceh Finds Peace
·Cambodian Opposition Leader Sentenced in Absentia to 10 Months in Jail
· Rumsfeld Says Quick Pullout in Iraq, Afghanistan Risky
·Maldives Recovery Slow One Year After Tsunami Disaster
· Western Ivory Coast Rebels Split From Movement
·Third Term Debate Divides Nigeria
· US Senate Approves Six-Month Extension of Anti-Terror Law
·2005 Sports Year in Review
· Annan Reviews 'Difficult Year'; Criticizes Oil-For-Food Coverage
·Mexican Court Opens Way for More Extraditions of Drug Suspects to US
· Jazz Faces Ups and Downs in 2005
·Saddam's Trial Resumes with More Charges and Countercharges
· Display of Washington DC in Miniature Drawing Crowds
·Study: Bird Flu Resistance to Tamiflu May be More Common Than Thought
· US Military Gives Higher Priority to Stability Operations
·American Women Still Face Problems, Limitations
· US Judge Resigns From Special Security Court
·African Women Fight Back Against Conflict Rape
· The War Against Terror and Constitutional Rights of Ordinary Americans
·World's Women Make Strides, Suffer Setbacks in 2005
· Pakistani Women Demand Change; Protection From Abuse
·Rising Energy Prices Make Offshore Oil Drilling a Possibility Again
· Palestinian Vote Could Be Delayed
·Town of Hambantota, Sri Lanka Regains Some Normalcy After Tsunami a Year Ago
· Tsunami Wounds Still Fresh in Indonesia One Year Later
·Bush Urges Extension of Patriot Act
· George Weah Drops Election Challenge in Liberia
·2005 Yields Little Headway on UN Reform
· Bloom Aims to Capture Moguls Gold in Turin
·Cocoa Farmers in Northern Ivory Coast Struggle During Harvest
· Indian Police, Attempting to Instill Morality in Young Women, Create Outrage Instead
·Americans Want to Regain Bigger Slice of Japanese Beef Market
·Bush Steps Up Appeal to Congress to Extend Anti-Terror Law
·Hopes Fade for Peace in Sudan in 2005
·Bolivia Appears to Have Elected Morales
·Prahm Poised for Second Chance at Bobsled Medal
·US-Held Detainees Remain in Limbo
·Iraq Likely to Be Major US Political Issue in 2006
·Zimbabweans Reeling Under Crushing Inflation
·Preliminary Results Released in Iraqi Election
·New Climate Data Shows 2005 as One of the Hottest Years on Record
·Nigerian Pipeline Attacked With Dynamite; Casualties Reported
·Political Upheaval in Israel Signals Historic Change
·Internet Transmission Using Power Lines Being Tested
·UNHCR Says First Group of Sudanese Refugees Return Home
·Uganda Court Probes Military Trial for Opposition Leader
·Natural Disasters, Terrorism and Political Change – a Look Back at 2005
· US to Reduce Afghanistan Force by 2,500
·Iraqi Reconstruction Shows Progress

· Thailand Recovers One Year After Tsunami
·Sri Lanka Rebuilding Homes, Lives One Year After Indian Ocean Tsunami
· Japan Calls Latest Nuclear Threat by North Korea 'Suicidal'
·Israel's Sharon Leaves Hospital after Minor Stroke
· Strike Shuts Down New York City Subways, Buses
·Indonesia Sentences Killer of Rights Activist to 14 Years in Prison
· Governments Were Unprepared for Year of Unprecedented Disasters
·North Korea Nuclear Talks Program Stalled
· Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Leave Gulf Coast Devastated
·Bush Eavesdropping Program Stirs US Debate
· Bush Urges Rapid Formation of New Iraqi Government
·Trial for Ugandan Opposition Leader Postponed
· Significant News in Science and Medicine During 2005
·Pennsylvania City Divided Over Troop Withdrawal
· Guinea Opposition Alleges Election Fraud
·Obituaries of Note for the Year 2005
· Bush Defends Domestic Surveillance Decision
·Lukewarm Deal Keeps Trade Goals Afloat
· US Pleased With WTO Hong Kong Accord
·Congolese Begin Voting in First Free Poll in 40 Years
· WTO Meeting Ends With Unexpected Agreement
·Guineans Hope for Clean Local Election
· India, Brazil Upbeat on World Trade Deal
·US Vice President Cheney Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq
· WTO Negotiators Reach Tentative Agreement
·Country Music Sales Fall, Industry Still Has Much to Celebrate
· Changing Numbers in Middle East Force Political Action
·Ministers of Developing Nations Welcome Modest Progress in WTO Negotiations
· Voluntary Repatriation of Sudanese Refugees in Kenya Begins
·Liberia's Election Commission Says Weah Threatening Security
· Draft World Trade Statement Leaves Global Delegates Unimpressed
·Heated Debate Marks Canada Election Campaign
· UN Political Chief Says Conditions Deteriorating in Burma
·Iraq Concerns Result in Divisive Debate in US House of Representatives
· Dementia Cases Set to Soar Globally, Especially in Developing Countries
·Top US Commander in Iraq Says Insurgency Will Not Disappear
· EU Leaders Try to Break Deadlock Over Long Term Budget
·US Detainee Debate Complicated by Elusive Definition of Torture
· Group Urges Stronger Steps to Prevent Hospital Infections
·UN Report Says Millions of Children Victims of Abuse, Exploitation
· Beckenbauer Promotes World Cup to African Newcomers
·Growing Concern Over Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
· Hamas Wins Local Elections in West Bank
·U.S. Poultry Industry Works to Head Off Avian Flu
· Iraq's Sunnis Turn Out in Large Numbers, Unlike in January Election
·US Senate Fails to Renew Anti-Terror Law
· War Crimes Prosecutor Blames Serbians, Bosnians for Shielding Fugitives
·Iraqis Weigh Secularism, Religion in Vote
· Congressman Demands Assurances from White House on Torture Issue
·Anti-Terror Law Expected to Face Tough Debate in US Senate
· Coalition Commander Praises Iraqi Forces for Securing Election
·Pentagon Reviews Domestic Threat Database
· Bush Boosts Aid Request for New Orleans
·Bush Congratulates Iraqi Voters
·Eritrea Adopts High Risk Strategy on Border Stalemate
·Ruling Palestinian Fatah Party Splits
·Iraq Election Officials Report Strong Turn-Out Across the Country
·December Holiday Season Starts Annual Controversy
·WFP Gives In to N. Korea, Agrees to End Emergency Food Program
·War and Corruption Inhibit Foreign Investment in Iraq
·US, Europe Wrestle Over Food Aid in Search for World Trade Deal
·Global Trade Talks Head Sharply Downhill
·EU Begins Summit Amid Bitter Dispute Over Long-Term Budget
·US Congressional Democrats Demand More Information From Bush on Iraq Strategy
· Aspiring Screenwriters Get Help in Hollywood
·Confiscated Airline Contraband Shows Up on eBay
· US House Approves Renewal of Patriot Act
·Aid Workers in Somalia Appeal for $174 Million
· Jailed Opposition Politician Becomes Ugandan Presidential Candidate
·New Report Details Immigration Boom in the United States, Immigration Debate Continues
·Iraqi Expatriates Vote in U.S.
·UN Reports on World's 'Invisible' Children
·The Legacy of Halabja Unites Iraqi Kurds
·Liberia Takes Small Step to Democracy
·Protest Groups Stage Alternative Events on Second Day of Global Trade Talks
· Global Trade Negotiators Push for Progress, Plan for Possible Failure
·Putin Tells East Asian Leaders Russia Wants to Expand Ties
· In New York, Children of Different Religions Celebrate Jerusalem
·4 Palestinian Militants Killed in Israeli Air Strike
· Iraqi Expatriates Cast Ballots in Parliamentary Elections
·Cowboy Romance Brokeback Mountain Leads Golden Globe Nominations
· Figure Skater Sasha Cohen Prepared for Turin Olympics
·Rice Faults Lack of World Support for Saddam Prosecution
· London Conference Pushes Palestinian Economic Growth
·Controversy Still Surrounds the Work of South Korean Stem Cell Researcher
· Some Iraqi Sunnis Will Seek Changes Through the Ballot Box
·Iraqi Kurds Get Out The Vote
· East Asia Summit Raises Concerns Over Influence of China, India
·World Trade Talks Under Way in Hong Kong
· California Executes Ex-Gang Leader Convicted of Murder
·Four Major Coalitions in Iraq Vie for Power in Elections
· WTO Meeting Opens Amid Anti-Globalization, Farmers Protests
·US Congressional Democrats Criticize Bush Iraq Speech
· UN Probe Cites New Evidence of Possible Syrian Link to Hariri Killing
·San Francisco Voted Best Tourist City in the United States
· Cheetah Conservation Efforts Promising
·Eating Healthy Food and Regular Exercise Result in Longer and Healthier Lives
· TV Ads a Strong Influence on Children's Eating Habits
·Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Burma to Speed Reform
· Environmental Conference Protests Lead to Arrests

·Civilians Not Impressed by Armed Ivory Coast Rebels
· Car Bomb Kills Anti-Syrian Lawmaker Near Beirut
·Bush to Speak on Iraq's Political Process
· Israel Denies British Report It Plans Iran Attack
·US Officials Hope for Large Iraqi Election Turnout
· Strict Security Measures Planned for Iraqi Elections
·Israeli Defense Minister Quits Likud Party, Joins Sharon
· Southeast Asian Leaders Prepare to Open ASEAN Summit
·Relatives Claim Bodies After Fatal Plane Crash in Nigeria
· Nigerian Officials: 103 Killed in Plane Crash
·Israel Threatens Trade Sanctions Against Palestinians
· Taleban Rebels Kill Eight Police in Southern Afghan Raids
·Protests, Challenges Mark AIDS Conference in Nigeria
· US Democrats Remain Split Over Iraq
·Venezuela Set to Join Mercosur Trading Bloc
· Israel Outraged Over Iranian President's Remarks
·Nigeria's Beyelsa State Governor Arrested
· Kenya President Kibaki Swears In Cabinet Amid Revolt
·Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Enjoys Unprecedented Election Success
· Pentagon Addresses Responsibility to Prevent Abuse by Other Forces
·US Skater Lysacek Hopes 'Carmen' is Golden in Turin
· World Bank: World's Poorest People Not Receiving Health Services Designed for Them
·100 Days After Being Hit by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Continues to Struggle
·Cooks and Musicians, Evacuated From New Orleans, Have No Plans to Return
· NATO Chief: Rice 'Cleared the Air' on Detainee Charges
·NATO Approves Plan to Expand Afghan Force
· Britain Seeks Contact With Iraq Kidnappers
·Negative Attitudes Toward US Remain in Arab World
· US Tries to Balance Rights While Fighting Terrorism
·Partisan Debate on Iraq War Continues in Congress
· Food Aid Convoy Highlights Problems of Road Travel In Somalia
·Israel: Air Strike Kills Senior Palestinian Militant
· Christmas in a Shoebox
·Washington Debate over Iraq Intensifies
·American Bison: Gaining in Numbers -- and Opponents
·New Orleans Showing Signs of Life with Music Hall and Zoo Reopenings
·Three Dead in Egypt Election Violence
·Uzbek Artworks on Display in US for First Time
·Support for Terrorism Declining in Middle East
·East Asia Summit to Hold Inaugural Session
·Burma to Remain Focus of Attention at ASEAN Summit, but Tangible Moves for Reform Unlikely
·Republicans, Democrats Speak Out on Iraq
·Rice Says American Ban on Mistreating Prisoners Applies Worldwide
·Rice in Ukraine After Signing Romania Base Agreement
·US Speedskater Shani Davis Sets Sights on Olympic History
·Many Obstacles Temper Expectations at Upcoming WTO Negotiations
·Questions Surround al-Qaida Leader's Death
·Suicide Bombers Kill, Injure Dozens at Baghdad Police Academy
·More Witnesses Testify Against Saddam Hussein
·Rice, Merkel Discuss Anti-Terrorism Tactics
·Draft Text for WTO Ministerial Conference Shows No Agreement
·North-South Divide Remains Fault Line in Approaching World Trade Summit
· Rice in Europe to Defend US Anti-Terrorism Tactics
·Court Hears Testimony of Massacre as Saddam Trial Resumes
· Asia's Developing Economies Want More Concessions from Richer Nations
·Bush: US to Push for 'Bold, Wide-Ranging' World Trade Agreement
· US Planning to Cope with Possible Flu Pandemic
·New Terror Report Criticizes White House, Congress
· Human Rights Organizations Concerned About Proposed Russian Law
·Rice Visits Europe Amid Furor Over Secret Prison Reports
· First Witness Testifies at Saddam Hussein Trial
·Southeast Asian Games End With First Philippine Win
· OSCE: Kazakh Election Flawed
·International Working Group Seeks Key Role in Ivory Coast
· Suicide Bombing in Israel Kills 5
·Gaza Border Security Deal in Danger of Collapse
· Earthquake Rocks East Africa, Child Killed, Others Injured
·Voters in Kazakhstan Prepare to Elect Next President
· US Expects Improved Electoral Process in Kazakhstan
·Bush Renews Push for Immigration Reform
· Military Says Articles in Iraqi Newspapers Were to 'Get the Truth Out'
·10 US Marines Killed Near Fallujah
· US Announces Changes in Airline Security Procedures
·Spanish Architect Wins Praise in New York
· Convicted Killer's Execution is 1,000th in US Since 1976
·Outgoing US Central Bank Chief Repeats Warning on High Deficits
· Security Changes for US Airports
·World's First Partial Face Transplant: Creating a Hybrid Face
· Islamist Opposition Parties Gaining in Egyptian Elections
·Italian Official Says Terrorism Could Pose Threat for Winter Olympics
· Singapore Hangs Australian Drug Smuggler
·Americans' Support for Death Penalty Slowly Changing
· Bush Lights National Christmas Tree
·Violence Mars Final Round of Egyptian Parliamentary Election
· Bush Victory Strategy Intensifies US Political Debate Over Iraq
·World Bank Chief Calls for Increased Action Against HIV/AIDS
· Bush Authorizes Rosa Parks Statue for US Capitol
·Russian Beauty Pageant Aims to Ease Stigma of HIV/AIDS
· World AIDS Day Reminds All Nations of the Spread of AIDS
·Indonesia Facing Major HIV/AIDS Epidemic
· Grimmette, Martin Hoping for Olympic Gold in Luge Doubles Competition
·Zimbabwe Criticized for Human Rights Abuses
· Zimbabwe, WFP Sign Deal to Distribute Food Aid
·Bush Renews Nation's Commitment to Fight AIDS
· Indonesian Prosecutors Demand Life Sentence for Man Accused of Killing Rights Activist
·Bangladesh Investigates New Bombing as Lawyers Protest Wave of Attacks
·Israeli, Palestinian Political Scene Shifts Before Elections
·European Spacecraft Finds Water Ice Buried on Mars
·Iraq Blames Americans for Torture Probe Failure
·New Debate Underway on Ethics in US Congress

·US Requests UN Security Council Briefing on Burma
·US and China: Partners or Competitors for World's Oil?
·Beta Cell Transplant Shows Promise in Curing Diabetes
·Bush Failed to Lay Out Plan in Iraq, say Congressional Democrats
·Security Main Concern in Saddam Hussein Trial
·US Bobsledder Aims to Overcome Drug Suspension
·US Supreme Court Hears Abortion Case
·HIV/AIDS Continues to Wreck Havoc in Sub-Saharan Africa
·TV News is Adapting and Growing
·UN Warns Indonesia Facing AIDS Epidemic
·Counter-Terrorists Worry About Illegal Immigration
·Scientists Say Water Shortages Will Result From Global Warming
·Africa's Longest-Serving Leader Wins Another Term
·Burma Hopes for Alternative AIDS Funding as Global Fund Withdraws
·Kazakhstan Prepares to Hold Presidential Elections
·India Faces Uphill Task in Battle Against Aids
·New US Envoy to South Korea Skeptical on North Korea's Nuclear Stance
·Bush Outlines 'Victory Strategy' for Iraq
·Bush to Deliver Major Address on Iraq War
·Rumsfeld Emphasizes Need for Iraqis to Take Control
·Afghan Exile Theater Explores Nation's Past 25 Years
·December Showdown Looms Over UN Reform
·Palestinian Primary Election Suspended
·Roman Catholic Church Ordains 57 Vietnamese Priests
·US Johnson Sisters Hoping for Olympic Curling Medal
·Bill Clinton Tours Tsunami-Devastated Sri Lanka
·Consumers Can Test for Mercury in Fish
·Immigration Reform the Domestic Focus for President Bush
·Britain Considers New Nuclear Power Plants
·Bomb Blasts Hit 2 Bangladeshi Cities, at Least 10 Killed
·Canadian Government Ousted by No-Confidence Vote
·Rice Prepared to Discuss Alleged Secret Prisons
·UN: Sudan Facing AIDS Crisis
·Kenyan Government Opponents to Hold Rallies, Despite Ban
·Chad's Ex-President to Remain in Senegal Pending AU Decision
·Kremlin-backed Candidates Lead Local Chechen Elections
·Sri Lankan Government Invites Tamil Rebels to Peace Talks
·Saddam Returns to Court, Lawyers Gain Second Postponement
·South Korean Stem Cell Pioneer's Ethical Woes Elicit Flood of Nationalistic Support
· Commonwealth Summit Ends in Malta
·Iraqi Official Expects 2006 US Troop Reductions
· Sharon Redraws Israel's Political Map
·Apathy, Allegations of Fraud Mar Gabon Vote
· Chechnya Holds Local Elections
·Vietnam Practices for Flu Outbreak
·Aung San Suu Kyi's Detention Apparently Extended
·Police Break Up Opposition Demonstration in Azerbaijan
·Senegal to Hand Fate of Ex-Chadian Leader to African Union
·Commonwealth Leaders Discuss Terrorism, Migration
·Huge Opposition Rally in Kenya Celebrates Defeat of Draft Constitution
·Bush Thanks Troops in Weekly Radio Address
·Zathura Designed to Wow Young Moviegoers
·Inexpensive Heating Oil Arrives in US from Venezuela
·Restaurant Food Drive Yields Meals for the Homeless and Needy
·Renaissance of New Orleans Still Only a Possibility
·Thanksgiving Dinners Have Tasty Nutritional Ingredients
·High School Football – Why is it so Popular?
·Sri Lankan President Calls for Revised Truce with Tamil Rebels
·Donors Urged to Speed Up Aid to Pakistan Earthquake Victims
·Saturday's Zimbabwe Senate Elections Attract Little Enthusiasm
·Analysts: Kenya's Kibaki Went Too Far with Cabinet Dismissal, Parliament Suspension
· Iraq Hopes Japanese Troops Stay Beyond Mid-December
·WHO Says Domestic Violence Against Women is Widespread, Worldwide
· Thanksgiving in Iraq is No Holiday for US Troops
·Americans Gather for Annual Thanksgiving Celebration
· Cameroon Undertakes Nationwide Census
·EU Budget Row Looms Over Merkel-Blair Meeting
· Musician Bob Geldof Wins Peace Award for Africa Work
·Tsunami Survivors Learn to Live With Elephant Neighbors
· UN Threatens Sanctions Against Eritrea, Ethiopia
·Bangladesh Crippled by Another Opposition-Sponsored Strike
· Los Angeles Museums Feature Historic American Comic Strips
·Medical Research Developing Proteins that Mimic Natural Tissue
· NASA Prepares Shuttle for Next Year's Return to Space
·Iraqi PM Criticizes Call for US, British Troop Withdrawal
· Amid US Troop Debate, Iraq's Neighbors Fear Wave of Terrorism
·Volunteers Build Homes in the Spirit of Thanksgiving Holiday
· Amazingly Large Aquarium Opening in Atlanta, Georgia
·Kenya's President Dismisses Entire Cabinet
· Review of Contracting Process in Iraq Yields Problems
·Mediators Fails to Resolve Impasse Over New Ivory Coast PM
· Liberian President-Elect has Large Challenges, Rich Background
·Israeli Elections Set for March 28
· Analysts Skeptical About Ugandan President Museveni's Political Intentions
·Foreign NGOs in Russia Face Controversial New Restrictions
· UN Expects New Human Rights Council to Start Working by September
·Popularity of Organic Food is Growing in US
· Nepal Political Parties, Maoists Agree to Work Toward Democracy
·Jakarta Welcomes US Decision to Increase Military Sales
· Liberia Declares Johnson-Sirleaf Election Winner
·Sirleaf-Johnson to Become Liberia's President
· US Proposes Tightening Rules on Sick Travelers from Abroad
·Germany's Merkel Meets Chirac in Paris
· Syria Seeks Deal with Hariri Assassination Probe
·Waning US Iraq War Support Stirs New Comparisons to Vietnam Conflict
· Annual Awards Given to Journalists Pursuing Freedom of the Press
·Study: Breastfeeding Lowers Mother's Diabetes Risk
· Restaurants in New Orleans Determined to Reopen and Restore City's Culture
·Survey: Britain Seen as Best Place to Start New Businesses
· US Communities Ponder Economic Future After GM Lays Off Thousands

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