WHO angered by lack of drugs to fight AIDS
The World Health Organization said the world has failed miserably to deliver lifesaving antiretroviral drugs to millions with HIV. France accused the United States of pressuring poor countries into ceding rights for affordable generics. Only about 7 percent of the 6 million in poor countries on ART receive it. Secretary General Kofi Annan urged Washington to lead as it does on terrorism.
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Afghan offensive begins as bin Laden search continues
Thousands of US troops launch Operation Lightning Resolve to secure Afghanistan’s first presidential vote amid ongoing uncertainty over Osama bin Laden’s location. Marine units prepare to leave as 17,000 troops and NATO peacekeepers bolster security. violence threatens to taint the election while abuse allegations in Afghan jails are investigated.
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Philippines withdraws peacekeeping unit over kidnap threat
Manila says its small peacekeeping contingent in Iraq will pull out immediately to meet kidnappers demanding release of a captive Filipino truck driver. The move lowers headcount from 51 to 43 and reverses prior plans to end mandate on August 20.
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Red Cross warns U S hides detainees abroad
The Red Cross reports suspicions that the United States is concealing detainees in global lockups. It cites access to many prisoners in Braquint Elsea but says thousands reported by the FBI remain unaccounted for. The White House and Pentagon dispute claims, while findings from Abu Ghraib describe ghost detainees used to mask detentions.
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Bin Laden confidant surrenders to Saudi authorities
Khaled bin Quda bin Mohanned al Harby, a confidant and sounding board for Osama bin Laden, surrendered to Saudi diplomats and was flown to Riyadh. He appeared on Saudi TV in a wheelchair at the airport amid amnesty promises for militants who surrender. A U.S. official said he is not a senior al Qaida member and described him as an aging mujahideen.
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Senate GOP splinters over gay marriage ban vote
Senate Republicans struggle to rally 80 votes for a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage as internal divisions surface. Majority Leader Frist signals likely failure but vows the issue will return, while Democrats seize on GOP disarray and quote Lynne Cheney opposing federalizing marriage.
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