WHO scales back Canada SARS prevention stance in Toronto review
In Geneva the WHO downgraded Canada's SARS prevention, marking Toronto under Pattern C after a North Carolina visitor triggered new cases. The agency kept travel advisories minimal, while noting surveillance lapses and assessing China and Taiwan warnings amid Taiwan's death-tracing probe. Canada remains hard hit with 33 deaths and 238 cases.
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Venezuelan Troops Clash With Chavez Backers in Caracas Rally
In an impoverished Caracas district, Venezuelan troops in armored vehicles clashed with Chavez supporters trying to disrupt an opposition rally. At least three injured as tear gas, smoke, and projectiles filled the streets. 25 hospital children evacuated amid security warnings.
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Telecom Dissolves State Run Colombia Firm Amid Mass Layoffs
In Bogota the government dissolved Telecom, the state owned carrier that controlled 40 percent of fixed lines and long distance service. The company will be reformed under the same name with about half its 10 000 workers, with 2 000 staff and 3 080 contractors remaining. Labor leaders threaten protests.
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