Madrid, April 7 (Xinhua-RHC) -- Spain is targeting its education and health services in its next round of reforms, amid rising concerns over its ability to handle its debts, and fears that the stubborn euro crisis is flaring up again.

Washington, April 7 (PL-RHC) -- The popularity of Rick Santorum, one of the presidential candidates for the Republican Party, is in danger in his home state of Pennsylvania, which could harm his intentions to prevail in the primaries on April 24.

United Nations, April 7 (UN-RHC) – The message of the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Health Day, observed on April 7th each year, is that rgent action is needed to ensure that people reach old age in the best possible health.

Beijing, April 7 (PL-RHC) -- Ecuador and China plan to increase cooperation in the areas of animal health inspection and quarantine through a memorandum of understanding signed during a visit to Beijing of Director General of Agri-Quality, Luis Valverde.

Washington, April 7 (Xinhua-RHC) -- U.S. experts have said that weak jobs data released on Friday dashed economists’ hopes of a faster return to pre-recession employment levels, highlighting the possibility of slower job growth ahead.

Bamako, April 7 (Xinhua-RHC) -- Mali's junta, which seized power on March 22, has signed a framework agreement with the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) that it would transfer power to the president of the National Assembly-- the state TV reported.

Rio de Janeiro, April 7 (Xinhua-RHC) -- Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will emphasize the importance of sustainable development in her visit to the United States scheduled for Sunday, the official news agency Agencia Brasil reported earlier this week.

Moscow, April 7 (Xinhua-RHC) -- Russia slashed its gross domestic product (GDP) growth for this year from 3.7 percent to 3.4 percent, according to Minister of Economic Development Elvira Nabiullina.