By Lisa Bryant Tarato, Ivory Coast 10 October 2007 The West African country of Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) has long been a musical hub,attracting artists from across the continent as well as producing its own talent -- like international reggae star,...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 10 October 2007 The international humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders says it is launching a worldwide appeal aimed at getting donors and governments to support a campaign to provide ready-to-use food to malnouris...
By Malcolm Brown Washington 10 October 2007 From harrowing experiences as a child soldier to international recognition as a hip-hop artist, Emmanuel Jal's life has followed an extraordinary path. At the age of seven, he was taken away to fight with...
By Mil Arcega Washington 10 October 2007 Agricultural experts say stepped up efforts to crack down on illegal immigration is having an unwanted effect on American farmers. Some claim recent raids and threats to prosecute companies that hire undocumen...
By Carol Pearson Washington 10 October 2007 If you have had a heart attack, doctors recommend a good diet and regular exercise in order to prevent another one. But even if you follow your doctor's advice, a stressful job may mean more heart problems...
By Phuong Tran Dakar 10 October 2007 Members of an elite police force known as Ninjas in the West African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe are negotiating with the government, after releasing a dozen security officers they took hostage earlier...
By Malcolm Brown Washington 10 October 2007 Activists on both sides of America's contentious debate over gun control are gearing up for what could be a major showdown. Their focus is on the nation's highest court, which has been asked to decide wheth...
By Behnam Nateghi Washington 10 October 2007 A new digital community offers independent and unsigned bands a revolutionary promotional platform to showcase their talents. urSession.com, gives musicians from all over the world an opportunity to build...
By Phil Mercer Sydney 10 October 2007 Australian farmers are eager to see progress in World Trade Organization talks, they think the WTO is the best way to foster greater prosperity and open up overseas markets. Economists say that international trad...
By Phil Mercer Sydney 10 October 2007 Australia has taken its battle against Japanese whaling in the Antarctic online with a new YouTube campaign. Australia has been a fierce critic of Japan's plans to hunt 50 humpback whales in the Antarctic in the...