Limited AIDS awareness risks vast HIV spread says UN report
UN finds declining HIV infection in some regions masked by rising cases where AIDS awareness and access to therapies are limited. In parts of Africa one adult in four is infected, versus under 1 percent in the United States and Western Europe. The study notes 2.3 million AIDS deaths in 1997, up 50 percent from 1996, with about 16,000 new HIV infections daily.
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Europe
World roundup shows Russia unable to meet chemical weapons deadline
World roundup reports Russia cannot meet its obligation to destroy all chemical weapons within ten years, with Col. Gen. Stanislav Petrov stating an extra five years will be needed. The piece also covers Langebaan footprints, Italy NATO expansion approval, and a derailment near Jammu.
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Stanislav Petrov
Russian Defense Ministry
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California tightens teen driving rules in new law
California enacts a tough teen driving measure requiring six months of permits before licensing, 50 hours of supervised practice with 10 at night, and a provisional license with midnight to 5 am curfew and passenger limits. Lawmakers defend the plan as life saving despite teen complaints from Sacramento to nationwide safety groups noting broader trends.
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Robin Schriever
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Tennessee
Tim Leslie
Calfornia
California
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Jason Green
Sacramento Department of Motor Vehicles
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AT&T to Buy TCI for 32 Billion in All-Stock Deal
AT&T-Corp announced it would acquire Tele-Communications Inc for 32 billion in stock plus assumption of 16 billion in TCI debt. The merger would create a top telecom and cable provider with access to 14 million TCI cable customers nationwide. Regulatory and stockholder approvals are required.
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AT&T —_Corp
Tele-Communications Inc
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TCI
United States
C. Michael Armstrong
Injections of humans begin in AIDS vaccine tests
In Philadelphia Dr. Mark Watkins volunteered for the first broad human test of AIDSvax, part of a three year trial by VaxGen Inc. involving up to 5,000 U.S. volunteers to assess if the vaccine can prevent AIDS infection as FDA scrutiny nears. AT&T eyes local service growth amid telecom push.
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Mark Watkins
Petr Pronsati
U.S
Watkins
VaxGen Inc
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Mobile
Ala
First Baptist Church Daycare of
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Judge approves $34 million payment in settlement
A Peoria judge gave final approval to a record $34 million settlement by Mitsubishi Motors to resolve a sexual harassment suit at the Normal Illinois plant. The EEOC says about 50 current and former workers may receive up to $300,000 each under the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
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Ill
Mitsubishi Motors
Ilinois
Billy Joe McDade
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mitsubishi
Normal
EEOC
North American
Central Illinois
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Delivery Info
The Aiken Standard outlines home and mail delivery options with rates for daily, county, and other mail. Details include monthly and multi month prices, address for changes, and delivery expectations of by 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 p.m. weekends.
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