People light candles for AIDS victims during an AIDS awareness event marking the World AIDS Day at Sergels Torg square in Stockholm, Sweden on Dec. 1. (Janerik Henriksson/Scanpix/Reuters) World AIDS Day 2010: Top Signs Of Progress -- Christian Science Monitor
In 2009, more than 33 million people worldwide were living with HIV. That's up from 26.2 million in 1999. Despite that staggering statistic, UNAIDS and other AIDS organizations are making progress in their efforts to control and eventually eradicate HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is a chance to take stock of how well these organizations are doing and where the world stands today.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran football star's wife hanged after eight-year campaign to save her life.
Hamas would honor referendum on peace with Israel.
Anxiety along Iraq's border with Iran.
U.S. announces new Iran sanctions.
Iran shuts down Tehran and other cities for two-day 'holiday' due to deadly levels of pollution.
U.S. condemns Palestinian report on Western Wall.
Silent coup underway in Riyadh?
ASIA
Is the Thai military torturing detainees?
South Korean refugees struggle after shelling.
North Korea 'likely to attack again'.
Russia backs China’s call for six-party talks on North Korea.
It's official: North Korea says 'modern' nuclear plant is operating.
Pakistan dismisses nuclear fears in leaked U.S. cables.
Violence in Tajikistan.
Kazakhstan hosts first OSCE summit in decade.
AFRICA
UN seeks $530 million for Somalia 'catastrophe'.
No need for pessimism on Sudan: African Union.
Gbagbo ally tears up Ivory Coast run-off results.
Uganda frees 18 World Cup bomb suspects.
Egypt's opposition parties pull out of elections amid claims of fraud. Egypt's ruling party heads to usual sweeping win.
Mugabe and allies own 40% of land seized from white farmers – inquiry.
US launches HIV testing program in Zimbabwe.
EUROPE
Russian fury on eve of World Cup vote.
Putin dismisses Gates criticism of Russian democracy, CNN says.
Former Soviet republic giving up nuclear materials.
Snowfall disrupts northern Europe's airports and roads. Britain plunged into chaos by snow and ice.
Gaddafi demands £4 billion from EU or Europe will turn 'black'.
Putin: Resistance to nuclear START Treaty "dumb".
European security treaty plans not redundant - Medvedev.
Now Italy dragged into Euro crisis as investors jittery about its debt cause currency to sink.
Portugal denies that it needs an EU-led bail-out.
More walls collapse at Italy's ancient city of Pompeii.
AMERICAS
Euro zone crisis concern for U.S.: White House.
US deficit panel calls for deep cuts and tax rises.
Official: No offshore drilling in Fla. Gulf waters.
Cartel arrests did not curb drug trade.
Brazil troops to stay in Rio slum after backing anti-gang assault.
Post-election violence reported in Haitian town.
Why Nicaragua and Costa Rica are in a tense standoff over a remote swamp.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi women get 2nd-class status, even as terrorists.
All US-bound airlines to get info for watch lists.
Spanish police arrest 7 linked to al-Qaida.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. Fed Names Recipients of $3.3 Trillion in Crisis Aid. Fed ID's companies that used crisis loan programs. Wall Street used Fed aid heavily.
US ready to back bigger EU stability fund: Official.
Net neutrality rules set for showdown in the US.
2 million lose jobless benefits as U.S. holidays loom.
Europe's aviation sector face emerging competition.
Google in talks to buy Groupon deals site.
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