December 8, 2003
Rebel Groups Rejoin Disarmament Program
Despite fears of a delay, members of both major Liberia rebel organizations, Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) and the Movement for Democracy in Liberia (MODEL), have agreed to hand over their weapons to the United Nations on Sunday, December 7, as scheduled. Read more...
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    		• Spread of AIDS Increasing, Threatens General Population
    More than 2,700 Russian babies were born to HIV-positive mothers last year, a 230 percent increase over 2001. This indicates that the AIDS virus in Russia may be spreading from high-risk groups such as commercial sex workers and intravenous drug users, into the general population. Read more...
    		Reconstruction Continues Despite Difficulties
    As American and NATO forces launch new rebuilding operations in the western Afghan city of Herat, relief and development agencies continue their work throughout this impoverished country. Read more...
    Drugs, Alcohol Key Factors in Child Abuse, Says Study
    The use of drugs and alcohol is a key factor in 80 percent of child abuse cases in Colombia, reports a recent study conducted by World Vision in Colombia. Other major factors include poverty, restricted privacy in the home and children who work to supplement their families’ incomes. Read more...
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