Another arson conviction challenged

In early 2001, James Hebshie’s Taunton convenience store was struggling. He had tried selling it without luck. Then, on a Saturday in April, seven minutes after the security system recorded him leaving, the building broke out in flames. Taunton - Somerset - Arson - Convenience store - England

New model needed in Vietnam

Vietnam glided through the global recession, with economic growth hitting 5.3% last year and expected to expand 6.5% in 2010. Nonetheless, a sharp deterioration in the country's external finances, rising concerns about the banking sector's health and a highly inconsistent macroeconomic policy framework have driven a creeping devaluation of the local currency and a recent credit-rating downgrade.

South Africa: National HIV Testing Campaign Disappoints

South Africa, home to the world's largest HIV treatment programme, is trying to pull off the most extensive global HIV testing campaign but the ambitious initiative is facing some daunting realities.

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Church and state in Latin America

New technologies, travel and TV have profound implications for the Catholic church in Latin America. Gay rights, human rights, and women's rights - even abortion - are confronting centuries of Catholic thinking and the clergy is slowly being pushed out of politics. Reporter Stephen Crittenden Photo: Tierra del Fuego. A gay Argentine couple celebrate their marriage.