In Colombia, rape now being prosecuted as weapon of war
· In May 2007, only 12 cases of sexual violence were filed with prosecutors appointed to carry out Colombia's special Justice and Peace Law. Today that number stands at 228.
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Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on a mission to NASA's Hubble Telescope from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on Monday.
Up and away for final Hubble mission
· The shuttle Atlantis blasted off Monday afternoon to repair the telescope, but the crew's first task will be to check for launch damage.
Why healthcare providers joined forces with Obama
· In 1993, they were a major factor in defeating President Clinton's proposals. But this time around, industry leaders sense change is inevitable, and they want a voice.
Russia plays up its international role — especially in Mideast peace
· It chaired a special meeting Monday of the Security Council that endorsed the idea of holding a Middle East peace conference in Moscow this year.
Pakistani refugees escape Army offensive – and Taliban rule
Their fear of the Islamic militants may not translate into support for the government, whose attacks in Swat forced them to flee.
Italy to stem a human tide of immigrants
· The Italian Navy this week will begin turning back Africans who have transformed Lampedusa, Italy, into the site of a humanitarian crisis.
THE POPE IN ISRAEL:
Pope tiptoes around controversy in visit to Holocaust memorial
Benedict remembered the victims, but did not visit an exhibit that criticized Pius XII for not doing more to help Jews during the Holocaust.
Iran release of US journalist removes obstacle to US-Iran dialogue
Roxanna Saberi was freed after three months in prison on charges of spying.
Sri Lanka: Criticism escalates over 'bloodbath'
The UN ratcheted up its warnings Monday as more than 400 people were reported killed by weekend shelling.
