AIDS death decline accelerates with new therapies
A Chicago report notes a 44 percent drop in AIDS deaths nationwide in the first half of last year as three drug combinations gain traction. CDC officials, led by Dr Kevin DeCock, highlighted the trend at the Fifth Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, marking a turning point since deaths peaked in the mid 1990s.
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Earthquake hits southern Pacific Coast of Mexico
A strong 6.4 magnitude quake rattled the southern Pacific coast of Mexico on Monday, with aftershocks and a minute long shaking that alarmed residents from Acapulco to Mexico City. No immediate casualties were reported by civil protection or the Red Cross, though panic spread statewide.
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Russia and allies push peace as Iraq crisis widens
Russian envoy meets Saddam in Baghdad leading diplomatic bid to end the standoff over UN weapons inspections. France, Turkey, the Arab League, Jordan and Yasser Arafat launch missions while Kofi Annan seeks to expand oil exemptions to aid diplomacy. Iraq says it is open to options to avert a military strike as Madeleine Albright tours Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain.
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Plane wreck found after disappearance near Cagayan de Oro
Rescuers located the Cebu Pacific DC-9 wreck on Mount Suimagaya 28 miles from its destination after it vanished near Cagayan de Oro. Officials said 15 survivors were confirmed, with 30 bodies recovered. 99 passengers and five crew were aboard. Airlines cited visual landing approach, not instrument, and ongoing search faced harsh winds.
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Ex-governor Symington given 2 1/2 year term in prison
Former Arizona governor Fife Symington was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for false financial statements used to obtain loans for his real estate empire. Judge Roger Strand ordered a $60,000 fine and five years probation, despite prosecutors seeking 10 years and restitution of 15.8 million.
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Toscan du Plantier accuses police amid wife's slaying probe
Daniel Toscan du Plantier says Irish police fumbled the investigation into Sophie Bouniel Toscan du Plantier's December 23, 1996 slaying near Schull. A suspect was arrested then released without charge as international media report his criticism of the Irish authorities. Joaquin Phoenix reflects on River Phoenix death and memory after 1993 overdose. Nobel laureate Jody Williams visits Seoul to press South Korea on a land mine ban treaty and shows support for civil efforts.
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Williams to meet officials then visit Korean DMZ
Invited by a civic group, Williams plans meetings with government officials today and will travel to the Demilitarized Zone between South Korea and North Korea on Wednesday. Activists report about 84 injuries or deaths in South Korea over five years from mines in the 155 mile long buffer zone. Williams won the Nobel Peace Prize for mine work aiding a treaty banning mines signed by 89 nations.
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Carter Hospitalized For Persistent Skin Rash
Former President Carter is admitted to Emory University Hospital for evaluation and treatment of a persistent skin rash that has lasted about six months. Doctors hope a controlled hospital setting will aid diagnosis and treatment. the condition is not life threatening. In entertainment news, Titanic is expected to remain No. 1 at the box office into March with Warner Bros plans for U.S. Marshals, while Man in the Iron Mask may follow.
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