Assad nomination okayed in Syria
Syria’s rubber stamp parliament approved Bashar Assad’s nomination for president after a two day session. A July 10 nationwide referendum is set with Assad as the sole candidate and a predicted 99 percent approval under the established political system.
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AIDS death toll reaches 19 million and rising worldwide
The United Nations AIDS program reports 19 million deaths from AIDS and 34 million infections, with 13 million children orphaned. In 16 sub-Saharan African countries over 10 percent aged 15 to 49 carry HIV, and Botswana and South Africa show severe infection rates threatening economies and societies as skilled workers die.
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Death penalty repeal fails in New Hampshire
In Concord, the New Hampshire House failed to override Governor Shaheen's veto of a death penalty repeal. The House vote was 194 to 148, short of two-thirds, despite Senate approval earlier this year. The state has not executed anyone since 1939 and reports show no death row inmates.
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