Health workers refuse smallpox vaccine amid safety fears
President Bush urged vaccination but hospitals report only about 1 percent of the 450,000 target. Health care unions press for compensation assurances as states delay a second vaccination stage for up to 10 million workers. Health officials acknowledge risks and emphasize the need for readiness against bioterror threats.
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Gunmen kill 9 in Pakistan mosque attack
Gunmen on motorcycles stormed the Imam Bargha Mehdi mosque in Karachi spraying worshippers with automatic fire killing nine, including a 7-year-old boy, and wounding nine. Police linked sectarian tensions to the attack and pledged increased security at mosques.
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Bolivia debates legalizing coca growth to fight traffickers
Bolivia considers a limited coca cultivation program allowing growers to plant one fifth of an acre. U.S. officials oppose any legalization citing treaty violations and potential loss of aid and IMF support. The plan aims to curb illegal trade and aid social stability amid economic unrest and recurring blockades.
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