Jewish population in West Bank grows by 12 800 in year
Interior Ministry figures show the West Bank Jewish population rising to 246 000 in June an increase of 12 800 or 5 percent in one year. Growth driven by births and new arrivals with settlement blocks near Jerusalem Betar Illit and Kiryat Sefer contributing about 5 500.
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Mozambique faces worsening TB crisis says ministers declare emergency
In Maputo, health officials warn the tuberculosis burden may be higher than thought as African health ministers declare a regional emergency at a WHO meeting. They urge donors to boost funding. Stop-TB seeks 2.2 billion for 2006 2007 to curb rising cases amid poverty and HIV AIDS. Desmond Tutu notes denial has hindered responses while TB spreads in Africa.
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Fire in immigrant housing sparks Paris protest
A midnight blaze in a seven story Paris building trapped residents and killed 17, including 14 children. About 23 injured, while 400 demonstrators urged empty buildings be requisitioned for the needy. Mayor Delance called housing a national priority amid 110000 unsatisfied low cost housing requests. Interior Minister Sarkozy blamed overcrowding and ordered a danger inventory.
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