Friday, September 25, 2009

World Watch: A small spark of hope

* World: In what may be a major breakthrough, scientists have developed a vaccine that decreases the risk of HIV infection by over 30%.

* Iran: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defied mounting criticism against him over the recent discovery of a “secret” nuclear facility under construction.

* Middle East: Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi proposed a “one state solution” for Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

* U.S.: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned to work at the Supreme Court after suffering a health scare that required a brief hospitalization.

Image- CBC
Online Sources- BBC News, Chicago Sun-Times, Al Jazeera English, New York Times

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