As the world turns...

No offense to Cindy Sheehan, but there is relevant news occurring in the world that might be granted some thought. Unfortunately, the media circus, complete with lawn chairs, a big top and primates, has made Cindy’s crusade a story for a summer domestic news vacuum. Thus, the event is unmistakably worth universal attention and resources.

Whatever happened to the journalist zeal for the untold story? So if you are so inclined here are a few stories which are not concerned about – camps, white crosses, pick-up trucks, bias media, port-a-potties, shot guns, bike rides, bar-b-que, naps or pundits.

• Brain drain puts new strain on Iraq
• Bombs explode across Bangladesh
• Niger way of life 'under threat'
• Pakistan 'honour killing' of five
• Hope for eliminating 'latent' HIV
• North American Leaders 'Micro-Managing' Environment Deal
• 31 killed in rioting at seven jails
• Xue Muqiao
• Triple bombing kills 43 in Baghdad
• Studies find racial differences in US health care