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Gates backs Big Pharma push to wipe out tropical diseases
"The best thing with these diseases is not to debate whether they are neglected or not, but to proceed to…
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Colombia landslide kills at least 17 as rains lash Andes
Recent heavy rains have endangered residents in dozens of provincial towns, where makeshift construction on the slopes of the Andes…
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Fight against neglected tropical diseases needs Big Pharma push: WHO
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – Progress has been made in tackling diseases that blind, disable and disfigure millions of…
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Egypt discovers 3,000-year-old tomb of nobleman
In one of the rooms in the tomb, archaeologists found a collection of figurines, wooden masks and a handle of…
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France arrests men suspected of planning attack ahead of elections
By Emmanuel Jarry and Sarah White PARIS (Reuters) – Two men arrested in Marseille on Tuesday planned an “imminent and…
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United beats on key measures, apologizes again for dragging incident
Higher fuel costs and recent labor agreements led to a 5.1 percent increase in unit cost per available seat mile…
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Chemicals spill at Tesla battery factory, no serious injuries
Tesla spokesman Dave Arnold said a drum of "standard construction cleaning solvent" was spilled at a loading dock and a…
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Women may be less apt to get surgery in war-torn countries
The study analyzed surgical procedures from Doctors Without Borders projects, which, unlike other healthcare facilities in the regions, offer services…
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Kenyans shine in strong wins at Boston Marathon
Security was high along the course, that begins in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and passes through Boston's suburbs to the finish line…
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Japan PM urges North Korea to refrain from more provocative actions
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Sunday but it blew up almost immediately, the U.S. Pacific Command said.
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