By Paula Wolfson Vienna 20 June 2006 President Bush and wife Laura arrive in Vienna President Bush is in Vienna for high-level talks on Wednesday with European Union leaders. They have a full agenda for their annual U.S.-EU summit. -----------------...
By David McAlary Washington 20 June 2006 Older women at high risk for breast cancer may soon have a new treatment option. Researchers have discovered that an osteoporosis drug is effective against the disease. In fact, it is as good as the establish...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 20 June 2006 Delegates listen during the opening of the 29th international conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland An international Red Cross conference is set to approve the membership of Israel's...
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 20 June 2006 People carry coffins of their relatives for burial during a mass burial ceremony for victims of landmine explosion by suspected Tiger rebels that killed at least 64 people, in Kabithigollewa village, June 16...
By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 20 June 2006 Tensions are rising in the Horn of Africa amid unconfirmed reports that several-hundred Ethiopian troops have crossed the border into Somalia to confront an Islamic group that controls large areas of southern Somal...
By Zulima Palacio Washington 20 June 2006 Watch Art and Politics report An exhibit now showing at American University's Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. blends visual art with political statement. It includes statements against war and violence, raci...
By Melinda Smith Washington 20 June 2006 Watch Kids and TV report Television has become such a major part of life that many American parents use it as a babysitter, and that has child psychologists concerned. A new study shows that almost one-third...
By Carolyn Weaver Washington, DC 20 June 2006 watch World Refugee Day report Child refugee June 20 is designated World Refugee Day. The United States has authorized 7,000 refugees for entry into the country this year, although at present there is on...
By Shally Zomorodi Los Angeles 20 June 2006 watch Tehrangeles report Los Angeles has become home to thousands of Iranians immigrants, to such an extent that the city is sometimes referred to as 'Tehrangeles.' Although many of them fled Iran and cann...
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 20 June 2006 watch Airbus Troubles report Officials from the parent company of aircraft manufacturer Airbus are meeting in Germany to discuss aircraft delivery delays announced last week, which have cost the company bill...
By Douglas Bakshian Manila 20 June 2006 The president of the Asian Development Bank says Asia must use energy more efficiently because as it develops the region will play a big role in climate change. The ADB is holding a three-day meeting in Manila...
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 20 June 2006 India and Pakistan have launched a second bus service to link the two sides of the divided Himalayan region of Kashmir. The new transport links between the South Asian rivals are the most visible symbol of a...
By Paula Wolfson Vienna 20 June 2006 President Bush is on his way to Vienna for talks with leaders of the European Union that are expected to focus on Iran's nuclear program, the war against terror and trade. There is a full agenda for the annual tr...
By Kurt Achin Seoul 20 June 2006 Although concerns remain high that North Korea might soon fire a long-range missile, there are some doubts that a launch is imminent. The U.S. ambassador to South Korea warns that a missile launch would only further...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 20 June 2006 The UN Refugee Agency says people who flee persecution are forced to leave behind their most precious relationships and belongings. But, the UNHCR says the one thing all refugees carry with them is the hope that t...