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Syrian army assault on Deraa - residents
In Syria, residents of Deraa report that government troops have launched a bombardment against rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. It came a day after Assad promised a…
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US scientists hail new Alzeimer’s drug
The fight against Alzeimer’s has taken a step forward thanks to a team of researchers in the US. These pioneering scientists have discovered that a drug, originally created for the treatment…
Stars shine bright in Berlin
Among the stars up for and collecting awards at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival was the cinematic tour de force that is Meryl Streep, who was honoured with the Festival’s…
Ulaanbaatar: Mongolia’s capital under pressure
Mongolia is the most sparsely populated independent country on the planet, vast unspoiled steppes stretch as far as the eye can see. But, the country is undergoing major changes: the traditional…
Syria: Stopping the Bloodshed
Syria’s people-power uprising has turned into open warfare. After months of trying to crush a largely peaceful Arab Spring movement, and after more than 5,000 deaths, the Syrian regime is now…
Our private lives on the web
Protecting our personal data has never been more important, amid the growing threat of cybercrime and identity theft. Many feel we have lost control over who knows what about us online. Our…
Brazil’s Women and War – Sonia’s tale
In Brazil, more than 1,500 people have been killed in a war over the use of the land. Despite the mountain of murders, there have been scarcely 100 trials, and only one culprit is behind…











