South Africa lashes U.S. AIDS drug gambit clash
South Africa's ruling party denounces U.S. health officials as lying to promote nevirapine, accusing a top NIH AIDS official of using Africans as guinea pigs. Critics warn testing questions could curb the drug's use, which helps protect thousands of babies from HIV.
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Yushchenko Poisoned by Pure TCDD Dioxin in Lab Purification
Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned with pure TCDD, the most toxic dioxin, according to a Dutch lab investigator. The finding, confirmed by three labs, shows a 100000 unit concentration, implying laboratory preparation rather than incidental exposure.
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Insurgents Kill Foreigners and Target Oil Near Mosul
Insurgents killed at least three foreigners in Mosul and set ablaze a pipeline near Baghdad, marking a rare attack on oil infrastructure. The U S Embassy confirmed Roy Hallums, a 56 year old American contractor, was hostage for six weeks. Hallums’ wife pleaded for his release as Iraq’s Jan 30 elections loom amid continuing violence.
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