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2012's 'good news' stories
2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
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Who are China's next leaders?
On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.
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Roe v. Wade anniversary: Study says 'unsafe' abortions on rise
Roe v. Wade, the landmark legislation legalizing abortion in the United States, marks its 39th year this week. As Americans debate abortion rights in the midst of an election year, a new study indicates abortion rates are steadying worldwide, though the frequency of dangerous abortions is rising. Here are the answers to five questions related to abortion laws globally, and their effects on women.
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Chernobyl disaster: four ways it continues to have an impact
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Japan earthquake: 5 ways the international community is helping
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Discoveries A flu pandemic? Not yet, says WHO.
05/18/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Why China is acting aggressively on swine flu
While its efforts may appear excessive, China is determined to be above reproach in the wake of its failures to address SARS quickly six years ago.
05/12/2009 01:00 am -
More Somali migrants say Britain should ban khat
Britain's large Somali community chews at least seven tons a week of a drug banned in most Western countries.
05/08/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Egypt's slaughter of pigs draws criticism as misguided
International health officials say there is no reason to slaughter pigs because H1N1 cannot be passed from pigs to humans.
05/04/2009 01:00 am -
Swine flu: Why such a huge response to so few cases?
Scientists are only now getting a handle on the details of the outbreak, so governments have taken a path of caution.
05/01/2009 01:00 am -
Recession and flu show borderless world
The flow of capital and travelers across international borders has accelerated in recent years, presenting new challenges.
05/01/2009 01:00 am -
Taiwan wins rare UN invite
With nod from China, it will attend next month's World Health Assembly, but only as an "observer."
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote President Obama's news conference -- full text
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
Science takes aim at the swine flu
The world's response to the outbreak shows progress and problems: Scientists have more tools, but early detection remains difficult in some places.
04/28/2009 01:00 am -
The New Economy Swine flu rattles global economy
04/28/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Asia, Europe mobilize against spread of swine flu
Governments adopted measures last used during the SARS crisis of 2003.
04/27/2009 01:00 am -
How Mexico is tackling the swine flu
Schools and nightclubs are closed. Health officials have new powers to quarantine homes.
04/26/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Swine flu: WHO treads between alertness – and a scare
04/26/2009 01:00 am -
Compressed natural gas clears the air in Bangladesh
Cleaner-burning fuel is reducing dangerous levels of pollution – and saving money, too.
03/25/2009 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about why the US attorney general should not be elected, how healthcare in the US could be improved, and how to make digital health records safe from identity theft.
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog International news roundup – Jan. 22
01/22/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Israel's 'victories' in Gaza come at a steep price
The Jewish ethical tradition means embracing Palestinians, too.
01/02/2009 12:00 am -
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12/12/2008 12:00 am -
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12/03/2008 12:00 am -
Bright Green Should we recycle urine on Earth, too?
After five days of tinkering, astronauts aboard the International Space Station ran their first successful test Tuesday of equipment that turns urine into drinking water. Should we try this at home?
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
Developing countries vow to shut door on Big Tobacco
150-plus nations agreed this weekend to cut lobbyists' ties to government.
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion America's 'height of hypocrisy' on tobacco
A product so lethal doesn't deserve free-trade benefits.
11/18/2008 12:00 am -
Quake aid for Pakistan's neglected
The government's disaster relief in Balochistan comes amid ongoing efforts to reach out to the troubled province.
10/31/2008 01:00 am -
Vietnam eats, sleeps, and dreams on motorbikes
Evidence of “moto” madness: A family of four on a speeding cycle sharing a bucket of fried chicken as they go.
10/01/2008 01:00 am -
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