As Princeton philosopher David Lewis once said: "When philosophers follow where argument leads, too often they are led to doctrines indistinguishable from sheer lunacy."

Hundreds of children across Albania are living virtually imprisoned in their homes - for fear of being killed in blood feuds under the country's ancient vendetta code...

The international aid agency Save the Children claims they have assisted at least 100,000 Burmese children affected by Cyclone Nargis in returning to school.

Beneath a patch of stony, desert ground on the River Euphrates, surrounded by date palms, many of the secrets of the cradle of civilisation are still waiting to be uncovered.

"Unfortunately, not much has been done in our village. Out biggest problem is water. We just don't have enough water to irrigate our land." "Corruption has become a big problem in Afghanistan. It openly mocks the laws...."

Gagging the voice of protests and imprisoning dissidents for an incredible 65 years, pairs Burma's governing junta with some of the most repressive regimes in the history of the modern world. The verdicts are making a mockery of the justice system...

Judge Joseph E. Spruill (retired) sentenced Ricky S. Kiser to 120 years in prison, basing his decision on making an example for the community.

A Nigerian man with 86 wives has been released on bail from police custody 59 days after he was arrested. Mohammed Bello Abubakar, 84, was arrested by order of an Islamic court for refusing to divorce all but four of his wives.

"Please don't drink and drive...This is what happens--three beautiful lives abruptly cut short." Here is evidence we need zero-tolerance laws for drinking and driving.

For the children on this South Dakota Oglala-Sioux Reservation, Christmas is not a time of plenty. Help with gifts, utility bills, and warm coats would be so appreciated. Check each project link to see how you can help with donated items or cash.