China bans wildlife as Cuisine to stop SARS
Guangzhou amid SARS crackdown bans wildlife trade in Guangdong. Civets and many exotic species are removed from markets. some traders detained and faces fines up to 12000 dollars. Authorities urge compliance as death toll nears 770 globally and conservationists praise market closures.
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Bush and Putin seek peace amid G eight summit tensions
At the Lake Geneva spa the G eight leaders and guests pursued a cooperative mood. Bush and Putin in St Petersburg previously reconciled, praising strengthened ties and mutual ability to disagree while moving toward peace. Chretien praised a positive atmosphere as leaders aimed to broaden inclusion and address anti globalization critics.
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Avastin shows survival boost for breast cancer patients
The study assigns patients to Avastin or placebo. Avastin patients live about 20 months versus 16 months with standard therapy. Experts call the gain meaningful but not curative and caution that cancer remains a formidable opponent.
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Erbitux Shows Benefit in European Cancer Study
A European study suggests Erbitux with standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for some terminal colon cancer patients. About a quarter showed temporary gains, echoing earlier Imclone sponsored research. The 2001 insider trading scandal lingered as markets weighed Erbitux’s commercial potential.
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Japanese photographer jailed over souvenir bomb explosion
Hiroki Gomi of Japan's Mainichi Shimbun was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a cluster bomb he carried as a souvenir exploded at Amman airport. The blast killed a security guard and wounded three, with Gomi stating he did not know the bomb was live as he stood away on a call. The incident prompted apologies from the newspaper and raised safety questions about stolen or improvised explosive devices.
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