Brazil hunger strike bishop worse
A Brazilian bishop on hunger strike in protest at a major irrigation project is in hospital after collapsing.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:43:03 GMT

Ethiopia attacks UN on Somalia
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi blames the UN for playing a damaging role in the Somali crisis.
Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:18:22 GMT

Hunt on for escaped TB patients
South Africa alerts police after patients with incurable and infectious tuberculosis escape from hospital.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:40:06 GMT

Michael Douglas' latest role: announcer for NBC's 'Nightly News' (Asbury Park Press)
Michael Douglas has a new role on TV five nights a week. NBC chose the 63-year-old actor-producer as the announcer to introduce Brian Williams on the "Nightly News" each night. His recorded introduction was first heard Monday. For 25 years, Howard Reig introduced the broadcast live each night, through the anchorships of John Chancellor and Tom Brokaw. Reig retired two years ago, but "Nightly …
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:38:50 GMT

Israeli raids kill Gaza militants
At least eight militants, including a top Islamic Jihad commander, are killed in successive Israeli air strikes on Gaza.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:03:13 GMT

Black hole'bully'blasts galaxy
A powerful jet of particles from a"supermassive"black hole is seen blasting a nearby galaxy.
Publ.Date : Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:35:10 GMT

Tanzania fear over albino killing
Tanzania's Albino Society says the government is not protecting albinos, after four killings in three months.
Publ.Date : Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:10:08 GMT