In Africa, human rights activists note some political, media, religious leaders leading sometimes violent, anti-gay campaigns
US Justice Department statement says Colleen LaRose tried to carry out plot with five co-conspirators in South Asia, Europe and US
Films, websites offer alternatives to stereotypes, generalizations, misconceptions
Supreme Court to decide whether former foreign-government officials who committed human-rights abuses while in office get immunity
Togo's elections are first in more than a dozen votes expected to take place in sub-Saharan Africa this year
Over 300 reported killed in Chile after a massive earthquake hit center of South American nation early Saturday
Boarded up windows and doors, police cars, signs to stop violence, young men standing idle common on south side of Chicago
Debate concerns whether more weapons for security are solution or part of problem
Report cites cases involving suspected African corruption
Little is known about association that started tradition and what it is doing now
Pressure is mounting on ailing Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua to hand over power or quickly return to Nigeria
Outside governments and foreign corporations have been turning increasingly to African countries to purchase large areas of land
Upgrade means authorities believe an attack is 'highly likely' in Britain
Freedom House shows Africa fared poorly in 2009, with 16 African countries showing declines in political rights, civil liberties
US government, American officials and aid workers are trying to help Haiti following devastating earthquake that hit near Port-au-Prince
Monitors based in US are keeping close tabs on proceedings and making sure their information is available for whole world on Internet
New US rules call for increased screening of passengers from 14 countries, including Nigeria, Somalia and Sudan
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab read charges in a hospital where he is being treated for burns
Situation sparks debate about possible influence of American evangelical leaders and lawmakers with strong ties in region
Demonstration follows President Obama's Nobel speech
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