What can we learn from the survey?

Washington--A survey said 37 reporters were killed as a direct result of their work last year, a huge increase from 2000 when 24 died. Eight journalists were killed while covering the US-led military campaign in Afghanistan.

Monterrey, Mexico--United Nations Secretary--General Kofi Annan prepared a conference to make a plea to wealthy nations yesterday, dismissing the notion that trying to help the poor was a waste of money.