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South African dies of mystery disease in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Brazilian authorities were Wednesday working to identify a mystery illness that killed a 53-year-old South African man visiting Rio de Janeiro.
Nations:Brazil South Africa Zambia Source:(AFP)
2008-12-03
Panel warns biological attack likely by 2013
WASHINGTON - The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study being briefed Tuesday to Vice President-elect Joe Biden. It suggests the Obama administration bolster efforts to counter and prepare for germ warfare by terrorists.
Nations:U.S. Pakistan People:Jim Talent Joseph Biden Source:(AP)
2008-12-01
Bush uses final 50 days in office to tout legacy
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush says history will judge him, but he is getting his own crack first. Bush is using his final 50 days in office to tout his legacy, hoping to leave a lasting impression of overshadowed progress. On Monday, World AIDS Day, Bush was heralded for his leadership in fighting the disease, a point that even his Democratic critics readily concede.
Nations:Tanzania India People:Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Second Gulf War Bush Admin. 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-12-01
Governments tackle HIV stigma on World AIDS Day
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Governments across the globe pledged Monday to step up the fight against HIV, combatting the stigma associated with the disease and promising to bankroll treatment programmes on World AIDS Day.
Nations:South Africa China People:George W. Bush Hu Jintao
2008-12-01
Some doctors may give up vaccines because of cost
ATLANTA - About one in 10 doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering dropping that service largely because they are losing money when they do it, according to a new survey.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-01
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