Will access to essential asthma medicines be on NCD Summit agenda

Asthma is the most common chronic disease. Since 2000, some areas of public health, such as tuberculosis (TB), have gone from being deprived of resources for decades to having significant amounts of funding. While important gaps remain, this “dream come true” has also...

Conservatives Organize Against GLSEN National Day of Silence

Once again conservative groups are organizing against GLSEN National Day of Silence. " [F]amily advocacy groups warn that GLSEN is using the day to try to indoctrinate kids and force a pro-gay agenda into schools...

Afghan governor Rozi Khan killed in firefight by Australian troops

 A Afgan governor killed in firefighting involving Australian special force.commandos were petroling on foot when they were fired on by unknown attackers . local reporter said khan went to help a friend...

Australian PM commits to Afghanistan; rules out troop increase

The Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has committed his country to "the long haul" in the battle against terrorism in Afghanistan while saying that Australia's current troop strength in the war-torn country...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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