AIDS conference closes with calls to expand AIDS drugs access
In Bangkok delegates wrapped up the six day AIDS conference urging richer nations to fund antiretroviral medicine for HIV patients, especially in Africa, and criticizing U S programs that favor abstinence over condom use while Asia faces rising infections among women. The event also spotlighted calls to lower drug costs and expand prevention.
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Inflation slows but costs remain for consumers
U S inflation gauges show June CPI rose 0.3 percent, easing from May’s 0.6 percent spike. Food and energy climbed, core prices up 0.1 percent, signaling slower inflation but higher gasoline and food costs persist. Analysts expect gradual Fed rate rises as investors react with a Dow drop.
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Tragic Kumbakonam School Fire Kills 84 Children
A thatch roofed school in Kumbakonam India burned on Friday trapping many students. At least 84 children died and 22 were injured as teachers fled. Police accuse officials of negligence while 700 students escaped. Local hospital care was far and many victims died awaiting treatment.
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Arafat led committee declares emergency after kidnappings
In Gaza City a Palestinian security council led by Yasser Arafat declared a state of emergency after a wave of kidnappings targeting a police chief a security official and four French nationals. Most hostages were freed but the move stirred turmoil over Prime Minister Qureia's leadership and reforms.
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Philippines withdraws more troops from Iraq
The Philippines reduced its Iraq force to 22 troops after withdrawing 17 more soldiers and the humanitarian mission head, exiting via Safwan border into Kuwait. U.S. and Australian officials criticized the move while an Iraqi officer confirmed the border details. A video showed Angelo dela Cruz thanking Manila as the hostage threat appeared eased.
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