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Source: IRIN In the aftermath of Haitis 7.0 magnitude quake, one of the Caribbeans largest antiretroviral (ARV) programmes is struggling to resurrect itself from the rubble.

Ten men captured by Russian security forces in a raid that killed a militant leader last week have been arrested as suspects in a deadly November train bombing, Russian news agencies reported.

In Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, thousands of people gathered for a march to the state office of the presidency to demand the appearance of their leader Musa Umaru Yar’Adua who has not been seen in…

Iranian human rights lawyer and women’s rights advocate Shadi Sadr has dedicated her “Women of Courage Award,” given by the U.S. State Department, to jailed human rights activist Shiva Nazar Ahari.

Catherine Ashton, the EUs high representative for foreign policy, told the European Parliament in Strasbourg today reforms in the blocs immediate neighborhood will be her key priority and will be…

This picture is an ad by the Khuzestan Province judiciary for two executions due to take place in Ahwaz this week.

Malteser International - Germany Porte-au-Prince/Léogâne/Cologne. On 12 March it will be two months ago that the 60 second-quake in Haiti claimed more than 200,000 lives, destroyed whole towns…

Golnaz Esfandiari, one of RFE/RLs resident Iran watchers, is blogging over at Persian Letters, where shell bring you insight and analysis as well as a vibrant mix of guest Iranian bloggers.

MAPUTO (Reuters) - Flooding in Mozambique killed two people and displaced hundreds of families, prompting the government to step up rescue operations and issue a red alert for some areas.

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has condemned Israels plans to expand a Jewish settlement in East Jerusalem by building 1,600 more homes in a disputed neighborhood there.

Source: World Health Organisation 10 March 2010 — Health Action in Crises (HAC) has provided US$50,000 to WHO Uganda to help procure urgently needed medical supplies to respond to the health needs…

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has offered the post of deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs to reformist former central bank chairman Serhiy Tihipko, Yanukovychs office said.

One of Irans most prominent filmmakers, Abbas Kiarostami, has called for the release of Jafar Panahi and Mahmoud Rasoulof, two directors recently detained by the Iranian authorities.

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

RABAT (Reuters) - Libya is considering giving priority to Chinese and Russian firms over U.S. energy companies because of its diplomatic row with Washington, a newspaper quoted Libyas top oil…