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The death toll climbed to 1,900 after a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled northeastern Japan, but some officials estimated the toll would exceed 10,000.  James Mates, Alex Thomson and Angus Walker of Independent Television News report from Japan on the rescue and recovery efforts.  Continue reading →

In Mozambique, where 1 in 8 adults is living with HIV, the number of patients on antiretroviral drugs has expanded thanks to international AIDS funding, but a debate is emerging over whether foreign donors can continue to fund an ever-expanding pool of patients.  Ray Suarez continues his series from the southern African nation.  Continue reading →

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Central Bank is getting involved in the recent foreclosure mess caused by faulty paperwork.  In Mexico, 10 people were killed at a rehab center in Tijuana in another bloody episode of drug violence.  Continue reading →

It’s been two months since widespread flooding left parts of Pakistan submerged in water, killing more than 1,500, but humanitarian aid is still hard to come by for some.  Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports from the northwest region of Pakistan.  Continue reading →

Flood levels are still rising in some parts of Pakistan and many remain in need of aid.  Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports from a village in the southern part of Pakistan.  Continue reading →

The U.S. is said to be the leading donor in the Pakistan floods for humanitarian aid.  But militant groups are also stepping up their efforts.  Suzanna Koster of GlobalPost reports from a town in Punjab.  Continue reading →