FDA advisers reject approval for Picovir cold pill
An FDA advisory panel unanimously voted against approving Picovir pleconaril citing safety concerns including reduced birth control effectiveness and potential virus mutations. The panel noted limited data on children minorities elderly and those with comorbidities. A final decision is expected by the sponsor.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Jonathan Schapiro
Stanford University
Picovir
ViroPharma Inc
Kmart struggles to survive as rivals gain ground
In Addison Texas shoppers voice frustration over messy stocked aisles and dwindling merchandise. Kmart faces Chapter 11 restructuring with 284 store closures looming while Wal Mart and Target push expansion and sales gains. Chief executive James Adamson pledges store cleanups, fuller shelves, stronger supplier relations, and strengthened brand partnerships to regain footing.
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Wal- Mart Stores Inc
Target Corp
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Accenture
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Finance, Inc
Miller
Wal-Mart
Bradlees Inc
Montgomery Ward
Calder Corp
Carrefour SA
Carrefour
James Adamson
Chuck Conaway
Conaway
Adamson
Martha Stewart
Stewart
Zimbabwe Opposition Rules Out Talks Amid Violence Calls
Harare opponents insist no negotiations with Mugabe until violence ends. Morgan Tsvangirai rejects talks, demands new elections, and accuses the ruling party of retribution. South Africa’s Mbeki and Nigeria’s Obasanjo urge dialogue as Commonwealth weighing Zimbabwe suspension.
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Thabo Mbeki
South Africa
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Nigeria
Mbeki
Obasan
Tsvangirai
Obasanjo
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London
Commonwealth
Britain
Russia's Khrunichev unveils Rokot boosters for foreign satellites
Khrunichev State Research and Production Center announced a new line of Rokot boosters for commercial launches to maintain market share. A Rokot carried two foreign satellites into orbit, earning about $10 million. The firm aims to stay competitive with low pricing, planning three more Rokot launches this year.
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Russia
Khrunichev State Research and Production Center
Khrunichev
Alexander Medvedev
Medvedev
Rokot
Proton
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