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Modern war devastates civilian populations, even generations after the end of the primary conflict. Landmines and unexploded bombs cause crippling injuries and death.

Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.

The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.

Loung Ung has dedicated her life to promoting equality, human rights, and justice in her native land and worldwide. She is an activist, philanthropist and global leader.

In an exclusive interview with Suite101, Ung shares her lessons gathered from a lifetime of experiences on how leaders are made and not born in America.

Cambodia has many towns worth visiting and away from the Siem Reap and Phonm Penh urban areas there are beautiful beaches, deserted islands, mountains and waterefalls.

Often staffed by young victims injured by landmines, traditional Vietnamese silk embroidery gives a fortunate few a chance to learn a trade and gain independence.

Moral dilemmas, inadequate training, resources & knowledge to provide care in an area of war and conflict are some of the concerns and risks to medical relief workers.

The Lord's Resistance Army and the government of Uganda have reached an agreement that may finally bring an end to one of the world's most forgotten crises

John Carpenter's dark vision oozes from nearly every frame of this gritty original.

Humberstone, Chile was one of the original nitrate towns during the nitrate boom of the late 1800's and early 1900's, now it's a spooky ghost town on the UNESCO list.

On September 21, the world celebrates International Peace Day, a UN holiday for individuals, communities, nations and governments to highlight efforts to promote peace.

Why was Hilary Duff's recent appearance on Gossip Girl so refreshing? She has managed to corral her self-image and not find herself in the tabloids every week.

Mobile Data System - Integration Services (MDS-IS) is an affordable way to extend custom applications to the BlackBerry smartphone. To learn more, read on!

Here are the best books for women about divorce and separation. See books for women who want to know why things fall apart and to understand a man's points of view.

The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.

Cyber Safety and Teens talked about some of the inherent problems that exist online for teens. Here are some ways you can help kids stay safe and respectful online.

The status of health care in Afghanistan has been decimated by decades of war. Disease epidemics are common, including outbreaks of polio. Infant mortality is also high.

We can make a difference, one gift at a time. Choose a cause that your family cares about, whether it's global warming or disaster relief. Even $1 can make a difference.

Planning to take a vacation in 2009? International travellers should stay up to date with the latest travel advisories and warnings.

Celebrities, including former Beatles frontman Paul McCartney, will support a new PETA campaign for vegetarianism with video and print ads.

Co-written and directed by Joachim Trier, Reprise is an insightful film about the writer's life, and the compromises an artist makes for love and friendship.

Be aware of the sodium content of best-loved fast foods to make informed choices. Plan a day's salt intake by learning what to avoid and what is safe to eat.

Officials plan to use Thai villages for a development project, displacing over 80 000 indigenous people.

4/5: Two Gallants employ stylized imagery from the past to produce a powerful commentary on the present in their unconventional new album, What the Toll Tells.

The Allied Forces' D-Day landings in France in June 1944 took place on a scale which is almost impossible to imagine.

Many travellers to Cambodia only see the sites of Angkor. But there is much more of note in Cambodia. Here are some suggestions.

Clicker training encourages positive pet behavior through positive reinforcement. You'll be impressed at how happy your pet is to perform for you!

A visibly shaken Heather Mills McCartney has spoken out during a TV chat that included surprising words about Paul and a campaign for truthful journalism.

This book explores Kuniyoshi's career by looking at his varied subject matter from Chinese hero warriors of The Water Margin to portrayals of beautiful women.

Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise.

Cambodia still has a reputation for being a slightly edgy destination, but the truth is, minor medical problems are the most likely cause of disasters during a holiday.

The World Food Program launched the Billion for a Billion online campaign to appeal to one billion internet users to give $1 a week to feed a billion hungry people.