Asia
Obama's Meeting With New Japanese Leader Focuses On China
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Africa
In South Africa, Crime And Violence Are Permanent Headlines
February 22, 2013 The Oscar Pistorius case has tapped into two long-running and emotionally charged issues in South Africa: the fear of crime and violence against women.
The Two-Way
Pistorius Granted Bail
February 22, 2013 The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter is accused of premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting death of his girlfriend. He says it was a horrible accident. Prosecutors say he knew what he was doing.
Europe
'The Real Jiminy Cricket': Unlikely Candidate Upends Italian Elections
February 22, 2013 Comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo's populist Five Star Movement is soaring in the polls ahead of elections this weekend. His rallies have attracted tens of thousands of Italians tired of a poor economy, widespread corruption and political patronage. But there are concerns that no one knows what Grillo's movement stands for.
Shots - Health News
Treating HIV Patients Protects Whole Community
February 22, 2013 Treating people for HIV isn't just beneficial for those infected but also helps the entire community. Two studies show that where HIV drugs are widely available, the risk for new HIV infections drops dramatically and overall life expectancy increases by more than a decade.
Asia
Ex-Inmates Speak Out About Labor Camps As China Considers 'Reforms'
February 22, 2013 In China, authorities can send people to re-education through labor camps for years without trial. Beijing says it is considering reforms to the notorious system, though it's not clear what that might mean. The people who know the camps best — former prisoners — say closing them is long overdue.
