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The U.S. Department of State's 2009 Annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report states that women are trafficked for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.

The article provides an overview of the Kazakhstan international adoption process, a program with regionally-specific procedures and strict guidelines for applicants.

Expectant parents often look forwards to their first or next child, but some look for them in the far corners of the world. Consider adopting internationally.

The U.S. Passport Card, an alternative to traditional passports using RFID technology, is part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative to increase border security.

Rewards for Justice Program pays cash awards for bringing terrorist to justice and prevent acts of international terrorism against U.S. persons or property.

Ray Leki, director of the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Institute's Transition Center, says leadership really matters when things are at a critical stage.

An embargo on trade with the island nation of Cuba has existed in some form since 1958.

In an age when an international voyage is as easy as it is unsettling, people need a variety of skills to cope with the unknown.

The Ethiopian adoption dossier is a compilation of documents used to present an overview of the adoptive family to the Ethiopian government.

Ethiopia has less stringent requirements for persons wanting to adopt. Plagued by years of tragedy, thousands of Ethiopian children are in need of an adoptive family.

The article provides an overview of the Ethiopia international adoption process, a program that has gained popularity in the last two years.

The article provides an overview of the Korea international adoption process, a program with a long history of foreign adoption and strict guidelines for applicants.

Changes in the forms and procedures for foreign adoptions took affect April 1, 2008, brought about by the Hague Adoption Convention.

Carjacking can happen anywhere. There are steps drivers can take that may greatly reduce the risk of being carjacked.

Since the Honduran coup, tourists are being encouraged to avoid non-essential travel to the country. But what exactly are the risks that travelers face?

Becoming a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America is a complex and lengthly procedure; know the facts before applying for a green card in the US.

Wilson's limited foreign policy experience would undergo a series of complicated challenges not just in Eurasia, but in the Western Hemisphere as well.

The self-delcared mystic president of The Gambia says that he can cure asthma and HIV/AIDS. Patients have rushed to Banjul hoping to be healed.

The article provides an overview of the China international adoption process, a program with well-defined procedures and strict guidelines for applicants.

While equine and human encephalitis cases were recorded this year, an outbreak of hoof-and-mouth disease in Minnesota received little public notice.

For any event to be successful, it's important to have sufficient cash flow. Cash needs to come in to pay accounts and cash should be paid out to ensure quality facilitie

India is a fascinating place to travel, but female tourists may find themselves in unsafe situations. Knowledge and planning go a long way toward safety in India.

The IT industry in Africa is growing, attracting foreign investment and attention. Though small compared to India or China, the industry is showing promising future

Nearly 213,000 people were treated in emergency rooms annually between 2004 and 2005 in the U.S . More than half of the injuries occurred among young people aged 10-24.

Years after he allegedly gassed thousands of minority Iraqis to death, Kurds are demanding the execution of Hassan al-Majeed, a.k.a., Chemical Ali.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently hired two former White House spokesmen to help him raise Canada's profile in the United States.

Providing experiential learning opportunities helps students combine different subjects with their own interests and learn some of the basics of entrepreneurship.

Conveniently located close to the celebrated Museo del Oro, Bogota's International Emerald Museum Foundation is a decent attraction in which to while away an hour or so.

After this month's midterm elections, the Democrats are now a political majority. But do these electoral swings impact race relations in America?

The United States has offered to provide several forms of humanitarian assistance to the island of Cuba in the wake of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

As many as two million children are entangled in the commercial sex trade. This shocking estimate by World Vision confirms the necessity to fight sex tourism abroad.

For adoptive parents who have been excluded from China's stringent adoption requirements, Taiwan is a great alternative.

Got Toilet Paper? Photocopy of Passport? Hand Sanitizer? From AARP, CDC Come Tips for Senior Travelers on What to Pack in Carry-on Luggage Besides Clothes and Toiletries

A decades-old problem, violence caused by drug lords is now a concern too large for tourists to ignore. As gunfights erupt in daylight, travelers don't have to stay home.

Before taking off for that trip of a lifetime overseas, be sure you take all the necessary steps to ensure a healthy vacation. Note these tips if traveling to Israel.

Students in online classes often feel completely alone. If this feeling is not corrected, they will not stay in class. There are many ways to establish community online.

There's a war going on in cyberspace and the targets are some of the most carefully guarded secret information systems of governments.

Images of cerulean seas and white sands come to mind when one dreams of the Caribbean coast of Mexico, but for teenagers, dangers lurk just beyond the hotel room.

The democratic republic has a population of a little over 7 million people. The Spanish, led by Admiral Andres Nino first landed on Meanguera Island on May 31, 1522.

Why are so many Americans obese or on their way to becoming obese? Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock points the finger at the fast food corporations.

In the first tourism initiative of its kind, Mexico City will offer tourists who stay in the city's hotels free health and travel insurance until December 2009.

Guatemala is a constitutional democratic republic. The nation was a prominent Mayan civilization until Spanish forces conquered it and held control for three centuries.

A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee.

On June 22, 1994, French troops righted a wrong. They entered Rwanda from Zaire,* set up humanitarian zones and saved tens of thousands of Tutsis from ethnic cleansing.

The Obama administration is taking new steps to curb cross-border violence by Mexican drug cartels, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified May 6.

Traveling to the Holy Land is an exciting adventure. Plan your trip in order to make the most of every possible moment. Here are some tips to get you started planning.

Air sample tests conducted by the University of Tennessee confirm the presence of human decomposition in Casey Anthony's car.

It is widely recognized that human trafficking within Southern Africa is a bustling trade but, one that is difficult to track because of its clandestine nature.

Information on historic women in Florida isn't as readily available as it can be for other states, but it can be found for those who wish to seek it.

Russia is a popular choice among Americans looking to adopt internationally. In 2007, 2,310 Russian orphan adoptions took place in the United States.