Posts Tagged ‘AIDS’

Six charged over child sex trade

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Six men are charged in connection with an investigation into child exploitation in Oxford, following a series of raids on properties in the city.

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Afghan officials likely to press for veto power over night raids in formal talks

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

In formal negotiations set to begin Thursday, Afghan officials are expected to press their U.S. counterparts for veto power over controversial night raids on Afghan homes as well as warrants signed by a judge before the operations are carried out. Read full article > >

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Israeli raids kill 14 in Gaza; militants fire dozens of rockets

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

JERUSALEM — An escalation of cross-border violence continued for the second day on Saturday, as the death toll from Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip rose to 14 militants and militant factions fired dozens more rockets into southern Israel. Read full article > >

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Lindsay Lohan on ‘SNL’: How did she do?

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

Lindsay Lohan attempted to make a triumphant return to non-court-hearing-related pop cultural relevancy by hosting “Saturday Night Live” this week. Did it work? Well, not entirely. Lohan started strong with an opening monologue that openly acknowledged her recent circumstances, complete with an alarm that sounded when she stepped offstage, a patdown from Kristen Wiig and a promise from Jon Hamm to step in as host the minute she crashed and burned. Read full article > >

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Co­lo­ni­al­ism in Africa helped launch the HIV epidemic a century ago

Monday, February 27th, 2012

We are unlikely to ever know all the details of the birth of the AIDS epidemic. But a series of recent genetic discoveries have shed new light on it, starting with the moment when a connection from chimp to human changed the course of history. Read full article > >

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Profiles in Science | Michel Sidibé: Charm Offensive Is U.N.AIDS Chief’s Strategy

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Michel Sidibé, head of the United Nations AIDS program, won’t take no for an answer, colleagues say, as he presses governments in Africa and Asia to step up prevention efforts.

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Syria’s Assad Sets Referendum Date

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

As shelling and raids increase.

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Priests Hired Hitmen in Suicide Plots

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

After one discovered he had AIDS.

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India-E.U. trade pact could boost AIDS treatment costs, health workers say

Friday, February 10th, 2012

NEW DELHI — Hundreds of people marched in New Delhi on Friday to protest an ambitious free-trade agreement being negotiated between India and the European Union that patient groups and health activists say could severely curtail India’s production and export of affordable drugs for millions living with HIV in developing countries. Read full article > >

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U.S. to elevate Special Operations forces’ role in Afghanistan

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The U.S. military is planning to elevate the role of Special Operations forces in Afghanistan as it shifts away from a combat focus to a mission that places greater emphasis on advising Afghan forces and raids to kill top insurgent leaders, senior U.S. officials said. Read full article > >

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U.S. to elevate Special Operations forces’ role in Afghanistan

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The U.S. military is planning to elevate the role of Special Operations forces in Afghanistan as it shifts away from a combat focus to a mission that places greater emphasis on advising Afghan forces and raids to kill top insurgent leaders, senior U.S. officials said. Read full article > >

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The Hard Road Back | Scars of Battle: For Soldier Disfigured in Afghanistan, a Way to Return to the World

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

With help from a program that aids badly burned veterans, Joey Paulk received surgery that revived a measure of his self-confidence.

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Fines threat for credit messages

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Firms face raids and fines of up to £500,000 for sending unsolicited text messages about credit or compensation.

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‘Hugo,’ ‘The Help’ Rule Oscar Noms

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

“Bridesmaids” star Melissa McCarthy honored.

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Sir Elton John secures book deal

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Sir Elton John’s first book, detailing his experiences of the global Aids epidemic, is to be published.

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