WHO warns HIV spread rises in former Soviet bloc
The World Health Organization and UNAIDS estimate a 60 percent rise in HIV cases in eastern Europe and central Asia this year, totaling about 700,000. Most infections occur among injecting drug users as AIDS hits the region after the 1990s, with global HIV cases above 36 million and Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the heaviest burden.
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Global HIV/AIDS epidemic grows with 36 million living
WHO reports 5.3 million new HIV infections this year and over 36 million living with AIDS globally. Sub-Saharan Africa remains hardest hit while Eastern Europe and central Asia show large proportional increases. Asia and the Pacific total 6.4 million HIV positive with concentrated outbreaks in certain countries. By year end North America and Western Europe expect 1.5 million living with HIV. Approximately 218 million deaths since the epidemic began.
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Five solar storms may disrupt U S communications
Knight Ridder reports five rapid solar storms could disrupt satellite, radio, television transmissions and power grids in the northern United States today and Sunday. Forecasters say 80 percent chance of minor to severe disruptions, 40 percent chance of major impacts, with Aurora displays likely farther south.
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Community colleges push for .edu domain access
Washington Post reports community colleges urge changes to secure .edu domain names. leaders say lack of access hinders online expansion and distance education as Commerce Department seeks a replacement for Network Solutions in 2001. EDUCAUSE candidate among options.
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Network Solutions Inc
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Community Colleges Association
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Network Solutions
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