Accused of taking part in vast arms-trafficking network with Angolan regime during 1990s civil war when French govt refused to supply & UN arms embargo was in effect. A Mitterand son, an ex-InteriorMinister, a Sarkozy economic advisor, some risk 10 yrs

In a series of continuous crimes of the American occupation hateful occupation forces at dawn on Sunday killing a family of 11 people, mostly women and children in an attack on the house of debtors in the city of Mosul.

Europeans are worried about their savings and the solidity of their financial institutions as the EU nations hurry to shore up their economies. Asia is watching the value of stocks fall precipitously as well.

Death of 10-yr-old girl from FGM in the Rift Valley would've gone unnoticed if not for network of conscience created by dedicated Maasai activist. Family's attempted cover-up exposed. Had call come sooner, she could've been saved, taken to Safe House

Sexual violence epidemic proportions in DRC- official UNFPA statistics: >3,500 women&girls raped in 1st 6 months of 2008(only reported cases) in S & N Kivu alone. Return to fighting in past few wks further heightening risks. Eve Ensler at Kivu events

Elementary School officials have placed Adriel in in-school suspension for coming to school with his hair tied in two braids worn outside his shirt. Adriel is escorted away from his classmates and into another room where he sits with his ISS teacher

As Americans are wondering about their paychecks, retirement and for some, their next meal, the military has contracted with four private firms to sell "the American way" to the Iraqi people. If they know what's good for them they won't listen.

More than 30,000 people turned out on the streets of Mexico City on Thursday to demand justice for student protesters killed by Mexican security forces in a 1968 demonstration. The killings took place just days before the city was host to the Olympics.

Asha Haji Elmi, Somali woman wins a prize in recognition of her role in restoring peace to Somalia.

Of 5 prominent Afghani women interviewed 3 yrs ago by The Independent, 3 are dead & 4th has had to flee. Religious fundamentalists waging ruthless campaign to eliminate women in high-profile jobs. Countless others've been maimed/murdered in villages where