Fist fight breaks out between worshippers in the traditional burial and
crucifixion place of Jesus, over prayer rights.

 JERUSALEM (APRIL 20, 2008) GARO -

A scuffle broke out at the traditional site of Jesus' burial ...   more »

The Dutch city of Maastricht tries to relocate some of its cannabis-selling
coffeeshops to the outskirts of the city because of drugrunners, but the move
angers the shops' prospective neighbours.

MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS (APRIL 14, 2008) ...   more »

Extreme weather continues to devastate large parts of China leaving dozens
missing and thousands stranded. Chinese scientists have blamed global warming
for the unusual weather conditions.

QINGHAI PROVINCE, XINJIANG PROVINCE, INNER MONGOLIA CCTV -

China ...   more »

Environment watchdog Greenpeace demonstrates in the Indian capital against
the hazards of genetically engineered food.

NEW DELHI (APRIL21,2008) ANI-

 Activists wearing masks resembling the face of Indian Science and
Technology minister, Kapil Sibal and distributing ...   more »

Former Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo wins presidential election, ending 61
years of Colorado Party control in Paraguay.

ASUNCION, PARAGUAY (APRIL 20, 2008) REUTERS -

 A mild-mannered former Roman Catholic bishop won Paraguay's
presidential election on ...   more »

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says the surge in global food
prices risks setting back the world's anti-poverty efforts.

ACCRA, GHANA (APRIL 20, 2008) REUTERS -

The surge in global food prices risks setting back ...   more »

Italy's Prime Minister calls for constructive dialogue between energy
producers and consumers  to prevent international tension and possible
conflicts.

 ROME, ITALY (APRIL 21, 2008) REUTERS-

 Italy's outgoing Prime Minister Romano Prodi on Monday (April 20)...   more »

The Malawi government has unofficially given a green light to allow Madonna
take the child from a poor african nations whose HIV/Aids are high.

LILONGWE, MALAWI (APRIL 18, 2008) REUTERS -

 With a court ruling ...   more »