China immunization drive cuts hepatitis B spread in rural areas
The five year program backed by the Chinese government and the GAVI Alliance has vaccinated about 11.1 million children since 2002 in 22 western rural provinces. It aims to end needle reuse, provide free birth vaccines, and reduce overall infection to under 7 percent, with under 1 percent for children under age five. The effort highlights rural urban health gaps and stigma around the disease.
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Violence Escalates in Kabul Amid Broad Afghan Strife
A Tuesday Kabul bombing killed two Afghans and wounded four others near a taxi. In the east a U S soldier and seven militants died in fighting as coalition says over 600 Taliban rebels were killed in six weeks. The Afghan government seeks more than 75 million dollars to avert an imminent food crisis amid drought.
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Congo clashes erupt as Kabila posters burn before vote
Thousands of opposition supporters clashed with riot police in Kinshasa as protesters burned President Joseph Kabila campaign posters ahead of historic weekend elections. Security forces used batons and tear gas while protesters threw Molotov cocktails and masonry. no injuries reported.
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Haiti conference pledges aid to lift economy
More than 50 international organizations and nations pledged 750 million dollars in aid for Haiti over five years to fund eight priority projects including roads and improvements to security education and health. Prime Minister Alexis called the plan a turning point while President Preval welcomed the effort amid rising violence and governance challenges.
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South Korean scientist denies embezzlement in mammoth cloning claims
South Korea's Hwang Woo Suk testified on trial for misappropriating funds and illegal egg purchases. He said some money funded failed attempts to clone mammoths and tigers, while prosecutors questioned his colleagues on similar charges. He argued no personal use occurred and he was deceived.
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