Karzai Threatens Four Month End to Private Security Firms
Afghan President Hamid Karzai demanded a four month shutdown of thousands of private security contractors he says undermine the national army and police. NATO may resist the move as it relies on these firms to guard convoys and installations amid calls for tighter regulation.
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FDA eyes withdrawal of 14 year old blood pressure drug
The FDA proposes removing ProAmazine from the market after Shire Laboratories failed to provide mandatory follow up data proving long term benefits. The agency invites Shire to request a hearing to discuss the action.
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Fall shrimp season opens in Louisiana amid spill worries
Louisiana’s fall shrimping season began amid anxiety over tainted catches and buyer demand after BP's spill. Early reports spoke of a plentiful clean catch near Empire, with fishermen like Brian Amos optimistic about oil-free shores while inspections and environmental reviews unfold. The crisis prompted new drilling safeguards as Adm. Thad Allen pursues the bottom kill and BP pledges 52 million dollars for mental health aid to affected workers.
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Plane crash on San Andres Island kills one aboard Aires Flight 8520
A Boeing 737 with 131 people aboard crashed in a thunderstorm while landing on San Andres Island, Colombia. Only Amar Fernandez de Barreto, 68, died. 119 treated or checked, five seriously injured. Passengers included eight U.S. citizens and four Brazilians, with other nationalities reported. autoridades investigated possible lightning strike as cause.
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Floods Crush Indus Lifeline and Threaten Wheat Harvest
The Indus River floods devastate Punjab and Sindh destroying crops and killing livestock. UN warns Pakistan must plant winter wheat by mid September to avert regional food shortages as millions face displacement and rising prices. Protests erupt over slow aid as farmers rely on subsistence prep and fear further losses.
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Cancer as world’s costliest disease and economic killer
A new American Cancer Society report argues cancer dominates as the world’s economic killer, costing $895 billion in 2008 and driving disability and lost life years. It notes chronic diseases cause most deaths, yet funding lags, with 7.6 million cancer deaths in 2008 and 12.4 million new cases annually.
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Cost of Death and Economic Loss Amid Major Diseases
A fragmented text notes that cancer is a leading and costly cause of death with references to economic losses in billions. Mentions COPD, traffic accidents, infectious respiratory illnesses, and fatal conditions in a list-like, unclear format. The readable elements point to health and economic impact topics.
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