WASHINGTON: Skype became the latest US firm embroiled in controversy over its operations in China, acknowledging that its Chinese partner had been archiving politically sensitive text messages....

Russia is moving backward to hair-trigger alert testing for it's strategic nuclear bomber wings, and cruise missiles for the first time since the end of the Cold War. These military actions are attracting the attention of all governments.

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Beirut, a city of hidden treasures from the past. From the Romans to the Ottomans, ancient relics are constantly being discovered as the Lebanese capital undergoes a construction makeover. © 2008 AFP

Global financial turmoil should not hamper a new world climate deal because high energy prices remain an incentive to improve energy efficiency, the U.N.'s top climate official said on Friday.

...is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society for the 21st century. Created by global civil society, endorsed by thousands of organizations and institutions, the Charter is not only a call to

Prem Rawat talks about the difference between a true passion and a hobby. "Whatever it is I am passionate about," he says, "I need for that to be real, not a figment of my imagination. And it has to be amazing. Passion isn't one of those things that ...

"What I talk about is not dogmas, theories, descriptions, explanations," Prem Rawat says. "This is about finding the joy in your life. And not just once, but to have that joy available to you for the rest of your life. WWW.MAHARAJI.NET

Despite signing an agreement that banned the use of child soldiers one year ago, researchers say the Chadian government continues to recruit and exploit child soldiers.

Terror has again attacked the capital of India, New Delhi. Just two weeks ago serial blast rocked Delhi, and that day was too a Saturday.