The humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan is worsening and the number of killed and displaced people continues to grow, reflecting an atmosphere of continuing violence.
Despite the toll in human lives taken daily by an ancient parasite on the world's poorest and most vulnerable, there are effective ways to fight deadly malaria and a range of international efforts to understand and control the disease.
Time for Zimbabwe’s Neighbors to Exercise Leverage, U.S. Says
The Bush administration has called on Zimbabwe’s neighbors to use “maximum leverage” to help the country’s citizens avoid a dramatic crisis, citing indications that forces loyal to President Robert Mugabe are preparing to use severe force against the government’s political opposition.
Palestinian State Remains Leading U.S. Priority, Says Bush
Tough negotiations remain ahead for Palestinians and Israelis working for peace, but President Bush said he remains confident that the talks still can set the stage for a two-state solution by the end of his term in January 2009.
