Iraq urged to allow UN weapons inspectors or face threat
A House panel resolution urges Iraq to grant immediate unrestricted access for UN weapons inspectors. It warns that denying access threatens US allies and international security, citing fears Saddam Hussein rebuilt programs since 1998. The measure stops short of authorizing force and heads to the full House.
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Seniors worldwide surpass 420 million aging population milestone
Global aging has accelerated with the 65 plus group rising from 131 million in 1950 to 420 million in 2000. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older as boomers mature. The trend highlights health care, retirement security, and policy challenges, with disparities between rich and developing nations and varying life expectancies and education levels.
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Soong Entreet A Otr By The Numbers
A U S government study released Thursday cites global trends in aging with the highest shares of people 65 and older in 2000 led by Italy 18.1 percent Greece 17.3 Sweden 17.3 Japan 17.0 Spain 16.9 Belgium 16.8 Bulgaria 16.5 Germany 16.2 France 16.0 United Kingdom 15.7 United States 12.6 The report also projects the fastest increases 2000 2030 Singapore 372 Malaysia 277 Colombia 258 Costa Rica 250 Philippines 240 Indonesia 240 Mexico 227 South Korea 216 Egypt 210 Bangladesh 207 United States 102 percent.
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