SARS battle faces persistent diagnostics and tracing hurdles
London experts, including Malik Peiris of Hong Kong, say despite better preparedness, SARS and other emerging infections still challenge diagnostics, treatments, and tracing origins. They emphasize understanding the animal-human interface as key to preventing human jumps, with live animal markets in southern China as possible sources.
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36 killed in Uzbekistan plane crash in Tashkent
A Uzbekistan Airways Yakovlev 40 on approach to Tashkent airport crashed in heavy fog. At least 36 aboard, including UN official Richard Conroy, were casualties. no survivors reported. The aircraft came from Termez and the crash prompted airport closure and diversions to Samarkand.
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Palestinian Authority may default on civil service wages
The cash starved Palestinian Authority, strained by waning donor support, borrows to pay 1.125 million civil servants and may miss February payroll, as Economy Minister Masri warns. Israeli attacks kill two and prompt a Gaza search as Sharon hints at Gaza pullouts and settlement redeployments.
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