United States vetoes Arab backed resolution at UN Security Council
The United States vetoed an Arab backed UN Security Council draft demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. The vote was 11 to 1 with Britain Germany and Romania abstaining. Ambassador Danforth called the resolution lop sided and unbalanced and said it lacked credibility.
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U.S. flu vaccine supply halved amid shortages
Health officials urged voluntary rationing as Britain shut a major flu shot supplier cutting U S supply by half ahead of flu season. The focus shifted to vaccinating the elderly infants and high risk groups while advising others to delay seeking vaccines.
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U S flu vaccine supply halved by Chiron shutdown
Chiron Corp halted Fluvirin production after a Liverpool factory shutdown, halving U S flu vaccine supply. Aventis Pasteur will supply about 54 million doses, with FluMist available for healthy 5 to 49 year olds. High risk groups urged to conserve, and regulators seek additional production. CDC and Aventis adjust distribution to prioritize high risk patients.
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Karzai Campaign Rally Draws Thousands in Ghazni
Afghan interim president Hamid Karzai praised the Saturday election as a chance to build a new future, addressing about 10 000 at a Ghazni rally amid heavy security with U S helicopters overhead. Rival Yunus Qanooni spoke to over 2 000 in Kabul urging support.
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Buffett still tours at 57 with no plans to slow down
Jimmy Buffett, 57, says he has no plans to retire, will avoid teleprompters, and continues touring and recording. He recalls moving from Nashville to Key West shaping his laid back persona and notes hits like Margaritaville.
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Pit Bull logo ad case wins free advertising rights
A Fort Lauderdale judge ruled Pape & Chandler may advertise its 1 800 PIT BULL number and pit bull logo, finding the qualities linked to the breed are desirable traits for attorneys. The Florida Bar challenged the ad as manipulative and unlawful.
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