Nations urge WHO to shift pandemic criteria at Geneva
Dozens of countries urged the World Health Organization to consider a virus’s deadliness, not just spread, before declaring a pandemic. Britain, Japan, China and others warned that an H1N1 alert could trigger panic and economic damage, seeking flexibility before moving to phase 6. WHO said it would listen to members’ requests as phase 5 denotes spread within a single region.
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Vote delay reshapes Iraq election timetable
Iraqi officials announced national parliamentary elections will be held on January 30, delaying the date into 2010 and complicating the U.S. plan to withdraw most troops by August. Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki seeks a strong government after provincial gains, while recent Baghdad bombings raise security concerns as U.S. redeployments move from cities by June 30.
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Guatemala moves to strip president immunity over killings
Guatemala ministers face mounting calls for President Alvaro Colom to lose immunity after a petition with 35 000 signatures urged Congress to begin procedures. Colom denies allegations tied to a killing and controversy stirred by a funeral recording. United Nations Ban Ki moon may visit Sri Lanka to aid refugees and promote return. Bill Clinton named UN envoy to Haiti to boost image with longstanding ties.
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