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20 years after UN pact, many children still suffer

EDITOR'S NOTE _ The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. Associated Press correspondents around the globe interviewed children who illustrate the remaining challenges, along with some victories.
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U.S. seeks release of geologist in China secrets case BEIJING, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The United States is seeking the release of an American citizen detained in Beijing for two years, in a case similar to the detentions of Rio Tinto staff which launched an international debate over China's secrets laws.
Today at 10:15 | Reuters
U.S. pledges $275 million for tropical forests in 2010 null
Yesterday at 18:25 | Reuters
Somali pirates free UAE-owned cargo ship MOGADISHU, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Somali pirates have freed a United Arab Emirates-owned cargo ship after negotiations with businessmen in the anarchic country's capital, one businessman said on Nov. 19.
Yesterday at 18:12 | Reuters
Egypt recalls ambassador in Algeria after soccer loss CAIRO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Nov. 19, a day after its soccer team was blocked from entering the World Cup by Algeria, Egyptian state media said.
Yesterday at 17:27 | Reuters
Big powers ponder how to punish Iran for nukes BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and five other world powers will meet Nov. 20 in Brussels to discuss what measures can be taken to punish Tehran for its refusal to halt its nuclear enrichment program.
Yesterday at 16:44 | Associated Press
Computer glitch causes U.S. flight delays WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (Reuters) - A computer glitch caused widespread delays and cancellations on Nov. 19 to flights along the U.S. East Coast, a local Washington radio station said.
Yesterday at 15:39 | Reuters
Maldives confirms first H1N1 flu death MALE, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Maldivian health authorities onNov. 19confirmed the Indian Ocean archipelago's first death from the H1N1 flu virus.
Yesterday at 14:55 | Reuters
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York pastor accused of using church funds to pay for plastic surgery has been ordered to serve five years probation.
Yesterday at 14:41 | Associated Press
Egyptian tourist boat sinks in Red Sea, two missing ISMAILIA, Egypt, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Two Spanish tourists were missing in the Red Sea on Thursday after their dive boat sank in rough water off Egypt's Sinai coast, a popular beach holiday and diving destination, a medical official said.
Yesterday at 13:55 | Reuters
WHO: Deaths not linked to H1N1 vaccines GENEVA, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A small number of people have died after being inoculated against H1N1 pandemic flu, but investigations have shown that the deaths are not due to the vaccines, a senior official at the World Health Organisation said on Nov. 19.
Yesterday at 13:22 | Reuters