Red Cross warns stigma could worsen Madagascar plague outbreak
There have been 911 recorded cases of the plague across the island nation
Critics urge WHO to reverse choice of Mugabe as goodwill envoy
Mugabe is blamed in the West for destroying his country's economy and numerous human rights abuses
U.N. torture watchdog ends trip to Rwanda, citing obstruction
The body said it was only the third time in 10 years it had suspended a mission
Storm Brian clobbers Ireland and British coastal towns, buildings damaged
"These (winds) are expected to coincide with high tides"
FEATURE-Plane by plane, New York greets Puerto Ricans displaced by hurricane
"A lot of them are saying they came to start a new life here because they lost everything"
As Africa's need for food grows, Mali’s rice turnaround shows a way forward
“Africa has the resources, skills, and human and land capacity to move from importer to exporter by eating food made in Africa”
Thousands rally for gay marriage before Australian postal vote closes
"It's a good reflection of the enthusiasm of people"
Four dead from landslide at Malaysia construction site, victim search to continue
Between 15 and 20 people were buried by the landslide
Suicide bombers attack two Afghan mosques, at least 72 dead
The attack occurred at Imam Zaman mosque
Fighting in southern Philippine city may end imminently - military
The rebuilding of areas battered by months of government air strikes could cost at least $971 million