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Africa

	Experts Warn Climate Change Could Cause Health Disaster in Africa
	Zimbabwe Cabinet Dispute Handed Back To Accord Negotiators
	Zimbabwe Civil Society Groups Take Stock Of Power-Sharing Deal

Americas

	Russian Bombers Depart Venezuela Following Military Exercises
	UN General Assembly Opens With a Denunciation of US Policies
	US Faults Anti-Drug Efforts of Bolivia, Venezuela and Burma

Asia

	Financial Crises Revives Bad Memories, New Concerns for Asia
	Indian Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Islamic Militants in New Delhi
	US Says North Korea 'Getting Closer' to Restarting Nuclear Plant

Europe

	US Defense Chief Urges Strong Europe to Deter Russia
	Why Short Selling is to Blame for Stock Market Volatility
	Global Financial Crisis Hits Banks in London, Other World Markets

Iraq

	US Raid Kills 7 Iraqis
	Wounded US Marine Tells Tale of Combat in Iraq, Recovery
	US Lawmakers Say Iraq Needs to Spend More on Reconstruction

Middle East

	Bush Meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister
	Yemeni President Vows More Arrests in US Embassy Attack
	Israeli Prime Minister Urged to Keep Promise to Quit

United States

	US Bank Rescue Plan Sends Global Stock Markets Soaring
	US Defense Chief Urges Strong Europe to Deter Russia
	New Study Finds US Fails to Capitalize on Energy Efficiency

TOPICS

Arts and Entertainment

	Wounded US Marine Tells Tale of Combat in Iraq, Recovery
	Goldman Foundation Honors African Musician for Work to Protect Environment
	Jazz Bass Trio SMV Wows Fans with Debut CD 'Thunder'

Disasters and Accidents

	Cellphone Use Banned for Train Workers
	US Official: Food Aid Sufficient to Avoid Famine in East Africa
	Lack of Power Continues to Slow Texas Gulf Coast Recovery Efforts

Economy and Finance

	US Bank Rescue Plan Sends Global Stock Markets Soaring
	US Congress Faces a Week of Challenges
	Why Short Selling is to Blame for Stock Market Volatility

Education

	Despite Political Pact, Zimbabwe Police Arrest Union Leader, Students
	Teacher Inspires Students with Shakespeare
	'Social Entrepreneur' Rahfeal Gordon Motivates with Hip Hop Lyrics

Environment

	New Study Finds US Fails to Capitalize on Energy Efficiency
	Experts Warn Climate Change Could Cause Health Disaster in Africa
	40 Percent of Freshwater Fish Species in North American are in Jeopardy

Health

	Electronic Cigarettes Do Not Help Smokers Quit Habit
	Experts Warn Climate Change Could Cause Health Disaster in Africa
	UN Calls for More Work to Reduce Deaths During Childbirth

Human Interest

	International Journalists Discuss Merits of Hard and Soft Power
	International Red Cross Announces New Food Initiative In Zimbabwe
	Goldman Foundation Honors African Musician for Work to Protect Environment

Human Rights and Law

	US Religious Freedom Report Faults North Korea, Eritrea, Iran
	Indian Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Islamic Militants in New Delhi
	Rights Groups say New Zimbabwe Government Faces Big Challenge

Labor

	World Bank Moves to Help Leasing Companies in Central Africa
	Despite Political Pact, Zimbabwe Police Arrest Union Leader, Students
	China Raises Death Toll From Mudslide to 254

Lifestyles

	Cellphone Use Banned for Train Workers
	40 Percent of Freshwater Fish Species in North American are in Jeopardy
	Study Finds Link Between Chemical in Plastics, Heart Disease, Diabetes

Politics

	US Defense Chief Urges Strong Europe to Deter Russia
	US Congress Faces a Week of Challenges
	Zimbabwe Cabinet Dispute Handed Back To Accord Negotiators

Religion

	US Religious Freedom Report Faults North Korea, Eritrea, Iran
	Bush Praises Muslim Americans
	Poverty, Ethnic Tensions Fuel Indian Anti-Christian Violence

Science and Technology

	Cellphone Use Banned for Train Workers
	40 Percent of Freshwater Fish Species in North American are in Jeopardy
	Study: Genetically-Engineered Cotton Protects Nearby Crops from Pests

Social Issues

	China Confident About Millennium Development Goals Despite World Financial Turmoil
	US Official: Food Aid Sufficient to Avoid Famine in East Africa
	Report: Number of People Living on Brink of Poverty Nearly Doubles in Two Years

Sports

	Paralympic Games End in Beijing
	FIFA Head Visits South Africa
	International Outing For Zimbabwe Cricket Team Vs. Kenya, Ireland

War and Conflict

	Clash at Mogadishu Airport Kills at Least Seven
	Nigeria's Militants Claim New Attack on Oil Field
	Indian Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Islamic Militants in New Delhi

Weather

	New Study Finds Major Hurricanes Gaining Intensity
	Texas Begins Arduous Recovery From Hurricane Ike
	Hurricane Ike Pounds Texas, Moves Northward