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Africa states to raise Palestinian issue at U.N. forum (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

African countries recommended on Tuesday that a U.N. forum on racism next year discuss concerns over the treatment of Palestinians in the Middle East, an issue that has led some countries to consider not participating.

NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/September 1, 2008 Issue (on newsstands Monday, August 25, 2008). (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

depth look at the unique and often complex relationships Obama has had with his father, stepfather and grandfather, and explores how these relationships shaped him into who he is today.

Global mavericks reveal their brand (The Sun)

The Global Brand Forum, touted as the "Davos of Branding", was recently held in Singapore, bringing together some global mavericks to reveal their approaches to brand building.

PETA Is Sued by Author Over Slavery Comparison (The New York Sun)

A New York author of an influential book on animal rights is suing the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, saying the group has brought disrepute upon her book. At issue in the unusual lawsuit is a campaign by PETA to draw comparisons between the suffering of animals and the suffering of slaves. The campaign drew criticism from civil rights groups. The suit claims that the controversy ...

Kim Jong Il Sends Greetings to Russian President (Korean Central News Agency)

Pyongyang, August 15 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il sent a message of greetings to Russian President Dmitri Anatoliyevich Medvedev on Friday on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of Korea's liberation.