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Six Teenagers Arrested Over Man's Murder
Detectives were questioning six teenagers on Monday over the murder of a father-of-three who was attacked by a gang outside his home, police said.
Eritrean State Media Journalist Goes Missing
An international press watchdog said on Monday an Eritrean state media journalist had gone missing while trying to flee to neighbouring Ethiopia and was believed to be in prison.
More floods, Deaths Add to Misery in South Asia
The death toll from flooding in eastern India rose by at least 63 on Monday as thousands more people were marooned due to fresh rains in parts of the monsoon-battered region, officials said.
Red Cross: Kenya Landslide Death Toll to Hit 18
Rescue workers recovered a fifth body from the site of the weekend's rare mudslides in western Kenya on Monday and said they expected the death toll to rise to 18.
London Profits While Africa Awaits Kyoto Benefit
Huge profits made by London-based brokers who arrange emissions-cutting projects in developing countries contrast with little benefit for the world's poorest nations, company and United Nations data shows.
US Forces Launch New Offensive in Iraq
U.S. and Iraqi forces launched an offensive against al Qaeda and "Iranian-supported" Shi'ite militants across Iraq on Monday in anticipation of an expected surge in violence.
Algerians Seek Word on Europe-Bound Migrants
Relatives of dozens of missing Algerian illegal migrants who have set sail for Europe this year have appealed to authorities to help trace them.
Police on Alert as Climate Camp Sets up at Heathrow
Hundreds of climate demonstrators set up a tent camp next to London's Heathrow airport on Monday and threatened "direct action" at the world's busiest air hub to protest against global warming.
Education Keeps Kids' Cholesterol Down
If children are told how to eat right, they actually listen -- even if it means avoiding their favorite fatty foods, Finnish researchers said on Monday.
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.