Bill Gates gives dad unique gift
SEATTLE (AP): FOR HIS father's 80th birthday, Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates decided on something close to the old man's heart - US$33.3 million to endow scholarships to law students who commit to careers in public service.
Constitutional Court OKs gay marriage
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP): SOUTH AFRICA'S highest court ruled yesterday it is unconstitutional to prevent gay people from marrying, paving the way for the country to become the first to legalise same-sex unions...
Candidate sues Gov't over missiles issue
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP): THE TOP presidential candidate has sued the president and defence minister for allegedly sacrificing Bolivia's sovereignty by deactivating 30 anti-aircraft missiles, further stirring controversy only weeks ahead of the election.
AIDS Day marked with marches
FATICK, Senegal (AP): SCHOOL CHILDREN in Senegal pledged to abstain from sex, and Indian village women cast off a veil of shame about their HIV status as World AIDS Day was marked around the globe yesterday.
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