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Japan Resumes Aid to Palestinian Authority
Japan will resume direct aid to the Palestinian Authority after boycotting a previous Hamas-led government for more than a year, a Japanese official said on Monday.
Hundreds Dead & Missing in North Korean Floods
Hundreds of North Koreans are dead or missing and thousands of homes have been destroyed after days of torrential rain, according to the official KCNA news agency monitored in London.
Stomach Cancer to Drop by a Quarter in 10 Years
New cases of stomach cancer will likely fall 25 percent over the next 10 years in Western countries because of better living conditions, Dutch researchers said on Tuesday.
Belgian Couple Kidnapped in Iran
A Belgian couple have been kidnapped by bandits in southeast Iran who have demanded the release of their leader's brother in return for the hostages' freedom, Iranian FARS news agency reported on Monday.
Hawaii's Big Island on Hurricane Watch for Flossie
The National Weather Service put the island of Hawaii under a hurricane watch on Monday morning as Hurricane Flossie continued on a course that should bring it within 100 miles (165 km) of the Pacific state.
Iraqi Political Leaders Hold Talks to End Crisis
Top Iraqi political leaders held talks on Monday to prepare for a summit designed to end a crisis in which Sunni Arabs are demanding a greater say in Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's Shi'ite-led government.
Study Shows Carbon Market Encourages Chopping Forests
The current carbon market actually encourages cutting down some of the world's biggest forests, which would unleash tonnes of climate-warming carbon into the atmosphere, a new study reported on Monday.
Placebo Effect Seen in Kids During Allergy Testing
A "placebo effect" can cause a diverse array of symptoms in children when undergoing food allergy testing, according to the results of a study published in the current issue of Allergy.
Scan sees Brain Activity in 2nd Vegetative Patient
Scans have shown near-normal brain activity in a second patient who is in a vegetative state, British researchers reported on Monday in a study that may show a way to predict who is likely to recover from the usually hopeless condition.
16 Injured as Explosion Derails Train in Russia
At least 16 people were injured on Monday when an explosion derailed several carriages of a passenger train travelling between Moscow and St Petersburg, officials and media said.
Darfur Rebel Leader Demands Security Before Talks
A key Darfur rebel who has boycotted a meeting aimed at paving the way for peace talks said on Monday there was no hope for the process without security on the ground first.
Spanish Parish Holds Hunger Strike to Back Priest
Members of a Spanish village parish have gone on hunger strike to protest at the transfer of their beloved priest to another church, the country's newspaper El Pais has reported.
FEATURE: Religion, Culture Behind Texas Execution Tally
Texas will almost certainly hit the grim total of 400 executions this month, far ahead of any other state, testament to the influence of the state's conservative evangelical Christians and its cultural mix of Old South and Wild West.
Body Identified as Missing British Teenager
The body of a woman found near a railway track in Essex has been formally identified as that of missing teenager Natasha Coombs, police have reported Monday.
Taliban Free Two South Korean Hostages
Taliban militants have freed two female South Korean hostages on Monday, after much confusion over whether the two Christian aid workers had already been released.
Bishops Snub Lambeth Deadline
Only a fraction of the 880 worldwide Anglican bishops officially invited to the landmark Lambeth Conference 2008, touted as one of the most critical in the Communion's history, have replied by the deadline set by Lambeth Palace.