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EDITOR'S NOTE — The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. Associated Press correspondents around the globe interviewed children who illustrate the remaining challenges, along with some victories. Complete Story...
World stock markets fell Friday amid mounting concerns about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery following a disappointing earnings update from computer maker Dell Inc.
Arun Kumar was born to disabled parents, beaten by his grandparents, ran away from home, got a job in a garment factory and had all his savings stolen by the police.
Diarrhea doesn't make headlines. Nor does pneumonia. AIDS and malaria tend to get most of the attention.
UNICEF urged the world to help the 1 billion children still deprived of food, shelter, clean water or health care — and the hundreds of millions more threatened by violence — two decades after the U.N. adopted a treaty guaranteeing children's rights.
Recovery in developed economies will accelerate next year due to "substantial improvements" in financial markets and fast-growing Asian countries, but is likely to remain fragile, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday as it doubled its 2010 growth forecast.
For $5.89, anyone can taste how Erin Hamlin was immortalized. Vanilla ice cream, stacked with Reese's peanut butter cups, Oreos and hot fudge, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. In the sleepy village of Remsen, N.Y., pop. 514, that's how homage was paid to a local who stunned the luge world — the World Champion Erin Hamlin Sundae, a popular item at The Soda Fountain in town.
Three Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill — for now — in crucial Saturday vote
Walking a fine line: Obama seeks Chinese help on global problems while supporting human rights
Asia's stock markets mostly retreated Friday following a glum session on Wall Street as evidence of a weak economic recovery continued to pile up. European shares rose.
With metronomic regularity, the girl’s right arm rises to her face, her hand balled into a fist and partially covered by her sleeve. If Lauren Johnson is talking, she stops when her hand arrives at her nose. Then she sneezes. It’s not a big sneeze, but she has to stop to let it out. Then the hand drops and she resumes whatever she was doing. A few seconds later, the action is repeated.
Asia's four-day stock market rally petered out Thursday as investors turned cautious.
As the title of his 1996 autobiography suggests, Jay Leno went straight into his NBC prime-time rescue mission “Leading With My Chin.” Last week, he walked straight into a haymaker.
Mourners grieve at funerals for some of 13 soldiers killed in Fort Hood shooting massacre
Asian markets were mostly lower Friday amid investor uncertainty about the global outlook after Wall Street fell on weak energy demand.
Despite signs of an economic revival gathering pace around the globe, the millions of people laid off during the worst recession in 70 years are unlikely to see relief any time soon as joblessness is still climbing in many of the world's largest economies.
NEW YORK - Both arms raised to the sky, jubilation all over his face, Alex Rodriguez bounced his way to the Yankee Stadium mound.
Obama tells Democrats to answer the call of history as they move toward health care vote
- Derek Jeter almost seems to delight in the way this World Series is playing out.
Asian markets advanced Friday on the back of Wall Street's rally after upbeat economic figures revived confidence about the state of the U.S. economy.
Honduras' interim government has filed a case at the U.N.'s highest court accusing Brazil of meddling in internal Honduran affairs by allowing ousted President Manuel Zelaya to stay at its embassy in Tegucigalpa, the court announced Thursday.
By now, we should all be familiar with Toyota’s woes. No sooner did the automaker finally ascend to the No. 1 global spot, displacing General Motors, than it began to hit speedbumps and potholes. There were historic financial losses, lawsuits, and embarrassing, tragic recalls. At one point, it was widely believed that Toyota could do no wrong. All of a sudden, it could do no right.
Sheldon Cooper is narcissistic, socially awkward, childish, hurtful, naive, irascible, selfish, rude, and irrepressible.
The Fall Classic is here, and we want to hear from you. Set the scene with your report from New York or Philadelphia. Tell us your stories, send us your photos, and we'll publish the best.
Many of the musicians and craftsmen interviewed in “This Is It” talk about Michael Jackson’s perfectionism, so it begs the question: Would Michael Jackson have wanted this movie of rehearsal footage to be seen by mass audiences?
Hey all of newsvine. I am a 21 year old caucasian male, college student currently working at UPS, I enjoy movies, the greatful dead, playing guitar and taking pictures.
British NHS Promotes pharma to children Britain's National Health Service is losing a fight against the Bonkers Institute for Nearly Genuine Research — a web site that publicizes the underbelly of psychiatric medicine — over brochures for children that tell them how to take antipsychotic medicines such as Johnson …
Reflections on the quiet revolution in czechoslovakiaGreat comment article in today's Scotcman. A rare piece of quality international news comment in the scottish daily national press.
US tries to pacify an upset India over Chinese role in South AsiaPresident Obama on his visit to Asia has been a trend-changer on many accounts. In a zeal to "strengthen" tied with China, US seems to have stepped in the wrong alley.
Jenson Button signs with McLaren in all-British line-upFor all you Formula One fans out there. Who's your pick for next year? Who is your favorite driver/team/manufacturer?
The 10 biggest mathematical disasters in the world1) The Millennium Bug:
Iraq VP vetoes new election law One of Iraq's two vice-presidents has vetoed part of the country's new election law, putting the parliamentary polls scheduled for January in doubt.
In China, Obama's hosts show no signs of budgingPresident Obama is leaving China without any definable concessions on things such as support for tougher sanctions on Iran or currency exchange rates.
APEC leaders reject 'growth as usual'But an expert said the role of APEC in opposing trade protectionism is "limited". "It is a loose organization, almost now equal to a forum of dialogue," said Wang Yong, a professor of international political economy at Peking University.
Children on Anti-Psychotics 3 times more likely to develop DiabetesThe study suggests youth taking certain types of anti-psychotic medications have three times the risk of developing abnormally high blood sugars or Type 2 diabetes and two times the risk of being overweight or obese.
Legislative Debate Speeches Ghostwritten by Pharma lobbyStatements by more than a dozen lawmakers were ghostwritten, in whole or in part, by Washington lobbyists working for Genentech, one of the world's largest biotechnology companies.
China calls for responsible global monetary policiesChina on Monday made a fresh, thinly veiled criticism of the United States for running lax monetary and fiscal policies that risk undermining the dollar.
Immigrants to get 100,000 kroner incentive to leave DenmarkThe Danish People's Party (DF) has strengthened its immigration stance by securing an agreement to pay 'anti-social' foreigners 100,000 kroner to leave Denmark.
Drug May Help Smokers Quit...Moving to Phase III TrialsThe NicVAX vaccine prompts the immune system to create antibodies that bind to the nicotine molecules in the blood. The now-larger molecules are prevented by their size from crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Is this the world's dirtiest female footballer?Elizabeth Lambert, a female footballer from the University of New Mexico, has been suspended from the team indefinitely after being caught on video committing a series of violent fouls.
Expunging Christ: The Crucifix and the NationThe principle of the European Union's court to override Italy's constitution and laws is a disturbing sign for us here in the USA. There is a powerful lesson in precedent concerning what a nation is and how the Bible treats the nation's place in our lives.
Chavez Says Venezuela to Prepare for War as Deterrent to U.S. led AttackVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez told the military and civil militias today to prepare for war as a deterrent to a U.S.-led attack after American troops gained access to military bases in neighboring Colombia.
Antidepressants Cause Suicide & Violence in Soldiers-noted Psychiatrist saysHere are the starting facts: Death by suicide is at record levels in the armed services. Simultaneously the use of antidepressant drugs is also at record levels, including brand names like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa and Lexapro.
WND falsely claimed alleged Fort Hood shooter "advised Obama transition""WorldNetDaily falsely claimed that alleged Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan "advised Obama transition" in the headline of an article by Jerome Corsi highlighting his listing as a "participant" in a report for the Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) at George Washington Univer …
Top 10: Hottest Women From The Arab WorldIn our ongoing efforts to catalog the sexiest women on earth, it's been brought to our attention that there is one part of the world AskMen.com has largely ignored: the Arab World.
Giant Crack in Africa Will Create a New OceanA 35-mile rift in the desert of Ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm. The crack, 20 feet wide in spots, opened in 2005 and some geologists believed then that it would spawn a new ocean.
Mother's Antidepressant use linked to Children's Health RisksNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies whose mothers used antidepressants during pregnancy visit the doctor more often and have higher risks of certain health problems than other children their age, a new study suggests.
Spamers Use Pharma Model for Luring CustomersWelcome to the "fakeosphere." Internet marketing veteran and analyst Jay Weintraub says fake blogs – or flogs – fake news sites and manufactured testimonials are the fastest-growing segment of Internet advertising.
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