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At least 20,000 people were killed by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake along the Pakistan-Indian border on Saturday. Pakistani Kashmir was hardest hit. Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Philip Reeves about the latest developments.

With the world's highest number of AIDS cases, South Africa is an example of the disease's devastating hold in some parts of the world. AIDS is not only the leading killer of adults in South Africa, but also of younger children.

President Bush's fifth State of the Union message was similar to his previous ones in many ways. One hallmark: the traditional mob scene outside the chamber, where reporters sought response to the speech from lawmakers.

A Washington Post reporter has found that the support of Somali women was instrumental in the recent takeover of the country's capital, Mogadishu, by Islamist militias. Host Debbie Elliott talks to the reporter, Craig Timberg.

Statistics compiled by the Iraqi government and the medical community say that 6,000 people were killed in May and June -- civilians who were victims of spiraling sectarian attacks. The statistics were released by the United Nations.

The investigation of the leak that revealed the identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame raises complicated questions that can't be immediately answered. Was a crime committed? Were Bush administration ethical standards breached?

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has released a report that lays out a plan to rebuild the city. The report and plan were produced by a special local commission made up of business, religious and civic leaders. The group looked at how best to redesign city government, restore public services and revitalize the region's economy.

An underwater volcano erupted Saturday near Tonga, sending tsunamis across the pacific basin.

A police SWAT team is conducting operations at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, near Dallas.

The paralyzing virus had seemed on the verge of disappearing. But this year cases are being reported in 10 countries. The World Health Organization has responded with strict vaccination rules.