World births deaths toll could drop with better mother infant care
A WHO study says over 8 million babies die annually before age one, mainly from disease and poor early care. Most deaths occur in developing countries with 57 per 1000 births dying early, Africa and south central Asia worst. U.S. rate about 10 per 1000 live births. China linked to waste dumping probe.
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Armor claimed to be Joan of Arc relic in Paris sale
Medieval antiques dealer Pierre de Souzy inspects a suit of armor in Paris he says could belong to Joan of Arc. It matches alleged war wounds but experts doubt the claim. Legend says Charles VII paid 100 war horses for the armor, which disappeared after Joan was captured on May 23, 1931.
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US frees Haitian ex-paramilitary leader Toto Constant
Emmanuel Toto Constant, former head of the Front for the Advancement and Progress of Haiti and long-time CIA informant, was released from Maryland custody amid protests from human rights groups. He flew unescorted to New York and will meet immigration officials regularly but avoids electronic monitoring. Haitian officials seek to try him, while authorities say he faces removal within six months of the deportation order.
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Netanyahu forms majority coalition in Israel with immigration party
Prime Minister elect Benjamin Netanyahu cobbles a parliament majority by bringing in a Russian immigrant faction. He aims to present the Cabinet Tuesday while signaling a tougher Middle East stance. Former dissident Natan Sharansky likely to become trade and commerce minister with a seat in the new government.
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Global arms talks admit Iraq to expanded group
The Conference on Disarmament agreed to broaden its membership and include Iraq after three years of talks. The deal preserves consensus rules while limiting Iraq’s veto power for two years, provided U.N. sanctions are not in effect. New members include Austria Bangladesh Belarus Cameroon Chile Colombia Finland Iraq Israel New Zealand North Korea Norway Senegal Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Switzerland Syria Turkey Ukraine Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
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