A 28-year-old man had been trapped in rubble of a market since the devastating quake struck some 27 days ago say officials.

A forensic pathologist has sounded a worldwide alert about the dangers of herbal medicines, saying "these substances may cause serious illnesses."

Northwestern University has revealed a nanofiber gel that regrows natural cartilage in injured joints. This therapy may become the solution for cartilage damage or degeneration, which is the leading cause of joint and arthritic pain.

After the recent protests in Iran, during which members of the opposition made much use of the Internet, the regime in Iran has cracked down on free Internet access, so much that dissidents now call it a 'filternet'.

The latest drama The Leaving, written by former Czech President Vaclav Havel, premiered in Scandinavia on Feb. 4. The premiere took place in Odense, the third largest town in Denmark. The Swedish premiere is scheduled for April 1 in Stockholm.

The author of a new report on the trafficking of human body parts in Southern Africa says a rise can be expected in so-called human ”muti” (medicine) trafficking ahead of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.

The Prime Minister of Haiti, Jean-Max Bellerive, has paid a visit to the US ”sea base” off the Caribbean island. Bellerive took a firsthand look at the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan’s capabilities.

New Ways Ministry, a Maryland-based group that works with gay people, "has no approval or recognition from the Catholic Church", a Catholic leader has warned.

A 12-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia who is seeking a divorce from the 80-year-old man she was forced to marry by her father will be represented in court by a lawyer appointed by the country's Human Rights Commission.

Toronto, Canada - On March 4, the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto scores an international coup when Anselm Keifer's installation of Palmsonntag (Palm Sunday) goes on exhibit.