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UN officials call for continued momentum to tackle AIDS
Published December 1, 2008, 6:48 pm, People's Daily
Top United Nations officials Monday marked the World AIDS Day by calling for vigilant efforts to build on earlier successes in the fight against the global epidemic. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pointed to the many positive steps made in tackling HIV/AIDS, including increased government support for universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support. But "this is just the beginning," ...
Raid in British Leak Case Sparks Debate on Rights of Parliament
Published December 1, 2008, 5:37 pm, Washington Post
LONDON, Dec. 1 -- A decision by London's anti-terrorism police to arrest a lawmaker and raid his offices in an inquiry into the leaking of sensitive documents has triggered a passionate debate about democracy and the historic rights of Parliament in Britain.
Protesters abduct Thai police officer at airport
Published December 1, 2008, 4:40 pm, Thailandnews.net
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Anti-government protesters occupying Thailand's international airport seized a police officer, escalating tensions in a four-day standoff that appeared headed for a violent co...
Fire at Wallenwein Hotel
Published December 1, 2008, 3:52 pm, East Aurora Advertiser
A blaze broke out at the historic Wallenwein Hotel the evening of Mon., Dec. 4. Around 5:30 p.m., crews from the East Aurora Fire Dept. began responding to the blaze. Initial reports indicate that the fire began on the second level of the building.
Catalogue of failings ‘leaves many others at risk of abuse’
Published December 1, 2008, 3:30 pm, Times Online
Social workers in Haringey are still failing to identify and protect children in danger of abuse from their families, according to a damning report into their work published yesterday.
Global recession fears deepen after lacklustre G20
Published December 1, 2008, 3:24 pm, Monday Morning
With the British and French economies also said to be weakening fast, the head of the European Commission called for a Europe-wide fiscal stimulus plan.
UN human rights chief demands end to Israel’s blockade of Gaza
Published December 1, 2008, 3:22 pm, Monday Morning
Pillay said that “only a full lifting of the blockade followed by a strong humanitarian response will be adequate to relieve the massive humanitarian suffering evident in Gaza today.
World’s Fastest Animal, In Race For Survival
Published December 1, 2008, 3:08 pm, Scoop.co.nz
The critically endangered cheetah, the world’s fastest land animal, is set to obtain added international protection next week at a United Nations-backed conference seeking to strengthen conservation of species that often cross national borders.
APEC: Financial crisis to be overcome in 18 months
Published December 1, 2008, 2:51 pm, North Adams Transcript
LIMA, Peru (AP) -- The financial crisis threatening to plunge the world into recession can be overcome by mid-2010, Pacific Rim leaders said Sunday as they wrapped up a two-day summit.
Television - National
Published December 1, 2008, 2:37 pm, Scoop.co.nz
The current recession will be relatively shallow and last until the first quarter of next year, according to the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research.
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