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Charles Chookole, left, and Stainley Kingaipe were discharged from the Zambian air force because they have HIV. Their case could settle whether discrimination on the basis of HIV status is unconstitutional in the country.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today will announce the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s... 

Homeland Security Begins Using National Terrorism Advisory System

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today will announce the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s... 


UK Outlines First Annual Limit For Non European Workers

A raft of new measures will strictly control the numbers that can come to the UK and work from outside Europe, the Home Secretary... 


United Nations Forced To Make Further Cuts To Mission In Chad

The United Nations force seeking to provide security in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad, already at barely half

Deputy Forcce Commander Of UN Mission In Sudan Murdered, UN Mourns

The United Nations today strongly condemned “the barbaric killing” of the Deputy Force Commander of the UN Mission in Sudan

UN Reports Afghanistan Ready For Presidential Run Off

Ballot papers have been printed and delivered, polling stations kits have been packed and distribution began today as preparations got

Future Climate Change Will Worsen If We Do Not Get Serious Now

Reaching an ambitious international agreement at the Copenhagen climate change conference will require emission reduction targets for developed and developing

Could Their Be Delays In Iraq’s Parliamentary Polls In January

The top United Nations official in Iraq voiced his concern today that the delay in passing amendments to the country’s

UN Calls On Lebanon And Israel For Permanent Ceasefire

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon met today with the head of the Arab League to discuss several recent

Central Africa Republic Children In Need Of Urgent International Support

Children in the Central African Republic (CAR) are paying a heavy price for the troubles faced by the country. And

UN, Greenhouse Gas Emmissions Still On The Rise

Harmful greenhouse gas emissions produced by industrialized countries rose for the seventh consecutive year in 2007, the United Nations reported

Somalis’ Still Unsure Of Their Furture With Little Help From The International Community

Expressing his shock at the level of violence faced by civilians in Somalia, an independent United Nations human rights expert

Success In Tajikistan Scheme To Get Their Children Vaccinated

Nearly every Tajik child between the ages of one and 14 received vaccinations against measles and rubella. During a two-week,