Start with zero discrimination

Luiz Loures, deputy executive director of UNAIDS said that medical progress has brought hope of ending the AIDS epidemic, but widening social gaps prevent those who need help most from getting it. Ninety percent of new HIV infections are found in 30 countries and regions, most of which are low- and middle-income economies that need international support to fight AIDS.

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Asia-Pacific nations lead climate fight

A vital round of United Nations climate change negotiations will get underway in Lima, Peru, from Dec 1 to 12 .

US protesters demand the right to live

A UN anti-torture panel that is investigating the United States said on Friday it was deeply concerned by what it described as the high incidence of police brutality and shootings - especially against African-Americans - in the US.

Plenty of shine awaits the yellow metal

Gold remains out of favor with Western investors focused on the prospect of tighter US monetary policy and further dollar strength. But we see scope for a decent recovery in the price of the precious metal over the next year or two, with a target of $1,400 an ounce for the end of 2016.

Closing the gap: AIDS then and now

I first came to China more than 15 years ago. At that time, China was just starting to come to terms with the HIV epidemic, and scale up its response.

Pele says he's 'doing fine' in hospital

Great claims he changed rooms to get more privacy after renal problems

Surprising Southampton facing test of credentials

Widely tipped as a possible relegation contender following its summer of upheaval, Southampton has stunned English soccer by winning eight of its first 12 games to sit in second place in the Premier League and split the country's established powers.

Five investigated in FIFA probe

Five officials, including three long-serving FIFA executive committee members, are being investigated in the corruption probe into the bidding contests for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

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Blood, sweat, tears and joy

Ultramarathoners go through agony and ecstasy over arduous courses and in extreme weather conditions

Youngster who bowled fatal Hughes ball 'broken'

A "broken" Sean Abbott faced rebuilding his life on Friday after delivering the ball that killed Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, although Cricket Australia said the young bowler was holding up well given the circumstances.