Nations pledge aid for children at UN summit
The first UN children’s summit produced a consensus plan backed by 180 nations to improve child health, protection, and education over 15 years, including reducing under five malnutrition and raising primary school completion to 90 by 2010. Critics argued the pact weakens reproductive health rights and family planning.
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AIDS hits older Americans as HIV shifts to gray suburbia
A 67 year old Kansas City woman among the growing share of Americans over 50 with AIDS. Experts warn that older adults risk infection as menopause ends pregnancy worries and condoms. Advocates urge targeted testing and better clinician sexual history taking.
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United Airlines Ground Workers Approve Four-Year Pay Pact
United Airlines ground workers including ramp staff and agents approved a four year pact totaling 29 percent in raises for about 25 000 employees securing the last unresolved contract. The deal follows earlier gains for pilots mechanics and cleaners.
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