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Nov 20

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U.N. Report Reduces AIDS Estimates by Millions

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UNAIDS, the United Nation's group working on the AIDS epidemic, released a report Tuesday admitting that figures on the spread of HIV were over-estimated for the past decade.

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Jun 27

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Global Discontent with U.S. Increasing; U.S. Works to Bolster Image

A survey of people in 47 countries has found that in the past five years, more people have become discontent with the U.S. Meanwhile, the U.S. has launched efforts to improve its image in the Muslim world.

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May 30

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President Bush Proposes Doubling Money to Fight AIDS to $30 Billion

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President Bush on Wednesday asked Congress for $30 billion to renew and double the funding to combat the global spread of AIDS, calling the disease a "modern-day plague."…

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May 15

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White House Backs World Bank Head Paul Wolfowitz

The White House on Tuesday defended World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz as a special committee found that he broke the rules in dealing with a former employee, who was also his girlfriend. A proponent and an opponent of Wolfowitz's resignation…

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Apr 20

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Militia Stages Attacks in Niger Delta Seeking Local Control of Oil

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The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, first emerged in January 2006 when it launched coordinated attacks on oil installations and kidnapped four oil workers to protest the Nigerian government and foreign oil companies.

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Jan 17

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Essayist Reflects on Africa’s Place in the Movie Theaters

From "The African Queen" to "Hotel Rwanda," Africa has served as both a distant backdrop for story lines with diverse themes as well home to intricate characters who make difficult choices. Essayist Clarence Page reflects on the evolving stream of…

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Dec 28

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Government Troops Capture Somali Capital from Islamists

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Nearly a week after Somali soldiers and their Ethiopian allies began fighting Islamic militias that claimed control over most the country, government troops entered Mogadishu unopposed Thursday forcing the Islamists to retreat.

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Dec 20

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Bill and Melinda Gates Reflect on Need for Global Philanthropy

Bill and Melinda Gates, whose foundation seeks to address worldwide needs in areas including health and education, describe their initiatives and decision-making process.

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Dec 14

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New Initiatives Taken to Combat Malaria and AIDS

Results of two studies conducted in Africa show that circumcision can cut the rate of HIV infection in heterosexual men by 50 percent. Meanwhile the Bush administration is launching a new anti-malaria initiative. An expert discusses combating these diseases and…

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Dec 13

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Conflict Diamonds Receive Attention from Hollywood

Conflict diamonds, gems that are illegally sold to fund civil wars and rebel conflicts, are in the spotlight this month with the release of 'Blood Diamond,' a movie based on this underground trade. Experts discuss the films impact on the…

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