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The oldest woman in the world?

A cup of olive oil a day, keeps the doctor away... A woman in Israel has outlived most official record-keeping, and for that reason Mariam Amash's real age may never be truly known. However, her newly issued identity card shows she was born in 1888, making her twice as old as the country she lives in. David Chater reports.

No motive determined in campus shooting

Campus officials say the 27-year old gunman-- Stephen Kazmierczak-- was a former student at the school. Five students were killed and more than a dozen others injured by a lone gunman at Northern Illinois University. Police say the gunman legally purchased the guns used in the attack less than a week ago. Jon Decker reports.

Valentine's high tech love

After you've racked your brain over the traditional Valentine's gifts and come up dry, some experts say gadgets are increasingly more appreciated.For a take on what gadgets to get - it's all about media this Valentine's day; the iPod Nano, LG Venus mobile phone, and digital picture frames rank high on the list.Diane King reports from New York

The UK's flourishing sex trade

Victims of human trafficking will attend a UN forum in Vienna on Wednesday, joining global experts trying to tackle the growing problem. The UN estimates more than two million people are trapped in forced labour including sexual exploitation. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher met one victim who shared her disturbing story.

US Elections Tuesday's primaries - 11 Feb 08

Obama is looking to extend his winning streak after scoring big victories over Clinton on the weekend. The fights for delegates are in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. Clinton seems resigned to losing Tuesday's primaries, and is focusing on the upcoming votes in Texas and Ohio. Rob Reynolds reports.

Diyala 'Awakening Council' shuts down in protest

Local Sunni militia groups operating in parts of Iraq have become an increasingly integral part of efforts to clear out Al Qaeda and maintain neighbourhood security. But in Diyala province the militia, or Awakening Councils, have withdrawn their support of US and Iraqi security operations. Hoda Abdel-Hamid explains why

Teacher killed by Israel missile in Gaza

Gaza has been hit by a series of Israeli missles and ground raids, which have killed seven Palestinians. Six were fighters killed overnight, in raids that Israel says are a response to rocket attacks into Israeli territory. The seventh was a teacher, Hani Shaban Naim, 43, father of five children, who died when a missile hit a school in Beit Hanoun. From Gaza, David Chater sent this report.

Close Democratic contest in Super Tuesday vote

Super Tuesday, the biggest day of presidential nominee voting in US history, has seen 24 states vote for Republican and Democratic candidates. Rob Reynolds, Al Jazeera's senior Washington correspo... (more) Added: February 06, 2008 Super Tuesday, the biggest day of presidential nominee voting in US history, has seen 24 states vote for Republican and Democratic candidates. Rob Reynolds, Al Jazeera's senior Washington correspondent, looks at how the contest unfolded.