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Recovery Effort Continues at Collapsed U.S. Bridge
Friday, 3 August 2007, 6:52 pm | VOA News
A day after the collapse of the 35 West freeway bridge near downtown Minneapolis, recovery crews worked carefully around the rubble. Authorities say they do not expect to find any more survivors. More >>
At Least 100 Dead in DR Congo Train Accident
Friday, 3 August 2007, 5:24 pm | VOA News
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say at least 100 people were killed when a train derailed in the central DRC late Wednesday. Government and U.N. officials say the train went off the tracks in Western Kasai province. More >>
Minnesota Bridge Collapse Focus Shifts to Recovery
Friday, 3 August 2007, 5:11 am | VOA News
Authorities in the upper midwestern U.S. city of Minneapolis, Minnesota are searching for the bodies of more victims after a major highway bridge collapsed and plunged 20 meters into the Mississippi River below. More >>
Early Breastfeeding Can Save Babies' Lives
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 12:21 pm | VOA News
The World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund say breast-feeding babies immediately after birth can prevent many neonatal deaths in developing countries. The U.N. agencies are promoting the life-saving benefits of early breastfeeding. More >>
Iraq's Largest Sunni Bloc Quits Maliki Government
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 12:07 pm | VOA News
Iraq's largest Sunni Arab political bloc has announced its withdrawal from Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's coalition government, saying he has failed to meet the bloc's demands, including dealing with Shi'ite militias and reforming the conduct ... More >>
Merciless Killing Of Second Hostage By Taleban
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 5:49 am | VOA News
Taleban kidnappers have executed a second South Korean hostage, drawing harsh condemnation from Seoul. The militants also set a new deadline for negotiations to save the remaining 21 abductees. More >>
Car Bomb Kills 6 In Baghdad -- Iraqi Police
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 3:20 am | VOA News
Iraqi police say a car bomb killed six people in central Baghdad Monday, ending the brief drop in violence that came while Iraq celebrated its first Asia Cup football championship. More >>
