Vegetarians 'avoid more cancers'

Vegetarians 'avoid more cancers'

Vegetarians are generally less likely than meat eaters to develop cancer but this does not apply to all forms of the disease, a major study has found.

Honduran President Ousted by Military

Honduran President Ousted by Military

Honduran military forces have ousted President Manuel Zelaya and exiled him to Costa Rica hours before a controversial constitutional referendum vote was set to begin. Organization of American States met in emergency session while the Obama administration expressed concern over events in the Central American nation.

Ethiopian rebels arrested for dam raid

Ethiopian rebels arrested for dam raid

Ethiopia said on Friday it arrested three Oromo Liberation Front rebels who beat up Chinese technicians in a raid on a dam construction site in the west.

Argentine leader eyes poll loss

Argentine leader eyes poll loss

Early results in Argentina's mid-term polls suggest President Cristina Fernandez' party has lost control of Congress.

New Honduran leader sets curfew

New Honduran leader sets curfew

Interim President Roberto Micheletti imposes a curfew in Honduras, hours after the removal of Manuel Zelaya.

Japan production rises again

Japan production rises again

Japanese industrial output rose 5.9% in May, the third consecutive monthly climb, with production of cars especially strong.