Malawi's major donors last week condemned the abuse of human rights in the southern African nation, particularly a crackdown on gay rights, and warned that abuses could affect budget support.

The Common Approach for Budgetary Support (CABS), a grouping of major donor nations and international bodies that supports the poor southern African country, said in a report it was concerned by rights abuses, but did not suggest any sanction.

She has one of those unforgettable voices that brings down the house and gets you out on the dance floor. Kristine W is bringing dance music back into vogue.

This month, Kristine W collected her 15th No. 1 hit on Billboard's Dance/Club Play Songs chart, as "The Power of Music" single featuring rapper Big Daddy Kane ascended to the top.

Remarkably, Kristine W’s studio album by the same name has spawned six No. 1 hits since its release last year.

“Walk Away,” “The Boss,” “Never,” “Love Is the Look” and “Be Alright” climbed to the top spot in 2009.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Homophobia reared its ugly head at the Winter Olympics, with flamboyant American figure skater Johnny Weir and other male skaters as the main target.

Weir, who has not publicly declared that he is gay, is nonetheless a lightning rod for rumors about his sexuality. He is known for his flashy costumes that have included pink ribbons and feathers. Some commentators have cruelly suggested that his performances are more suited for the women’s competition, not the men’s, in an attack on his style of skating and his masculinity.

SAN DIEGO – Aggressive, early anti-retroviral treatment (ARV) may be the key to halting the spread of AIDS, one of the world’s top authorities in HIV research said Saturday.

Charting this new course could lead to eradication of AIDS within 40 years, said Dr. Brian Williams, professor of epidemiology of the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis in Stellenbosch.

Williams spoke during the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in San Diego.