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American Physician Murdered in Pakistan (Popularity:  )
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community strongly condemns the Sept. 7 television broadcast of 'Aalim Online' on GEO Television, which broadcasts in several countries including Pakistan, US, Middle East and the United Kingdom. The broadcast, presented by Aamir Liaquat Hussain, sought to 'commemorate' the 34th anniversary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community members being declared non-Muslim in Pakistan. The program, which included both a panel discussion and telephone conference, was extremely inflammatory and highly ...
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FDA Approves the First Once-a-Day Three-Drug Combination Tablet for Treatment of HIV-1 (Popularity: )
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Atripla is a Landmark Achievement of Three Cooperating Companies The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced approval of Atripla Tablets, a fixed-dose combination of three widely-used antiretroviral drugs, in a single tablet taken once a day, alone or in combination with other antiretroviral products for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults. Atripla, the first one-pill, once-a-day product to treat HIV/AIDS, combines the active ingredients of Sustiva (efavirenz), Emtriva ...
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Teamsters Commend Senate for Passing Jobs Bill (Popularity: )
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Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today commended the Senate for taking an important step toward creating jobs. The U.S. Senate voted 70-28 today to pass the "Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act."Hoffa said he was especially pleased that the bill spurs public works projects. It also gives modest tax breaks for employers that hire people who've been out of a job."This is a good first step toward putting Americans to ...
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Teamsters Leaflet Starbucks, Ann Taylor, Blue Tulip in Protest of Printer Cenveo (Popularity: )
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Teamster workers in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, St. Louis, Los Angeles and other cities leafleted Blue Tulip, Starbucks and Ann Taylor this weekend, calling on the gift and greeting card purveyor, coffee giant and the fashion retailer to support them in their fight for fair treatment from Cenveo, Inc. Blue Tulip, Starbucks and Ann Taylor are high-profile clients of Cenveo, one of the largest commercial printers in the world. Cenveo, ...
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World Vision Assessing Damages, Preparing to Respond to Chile Earthquake (Popularity: )
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World Vision is preparing to respond to the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile, working with its regional offices to transport emergency relief supplies and getting ready to send more staff to support the relief response.The Christian relief and development organization's first relief flight, in coordination with the Bolivian air force, is tentatively planned to depart for Chile later today - with relief supplies like tarps, blankets, plastic sheeting, ...
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Global Consumer Money Transfers Conference 2006 Declared A ‘Triumph’ By Major Banks,Money Transfer Operators And Regulators (Popularity: )
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The Global Consumer Money Transfers Conference 2006 chaired by the former Chancellor of Exchequer Lord Lamont of Lerwick was declared a ‘triumph’ by the major banks, money transfer operators and regulators who took part. Jack Jared, Managing Director.Global Transaction Services, Citigroup in his keynote speech at the conference which took place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Knightsbridge, Londonon Monday 30th October said how much he valued being given the opportunity ...
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Statement by the White House Press Secretary (Popularity: )
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Another atrocity in Baghdad today has targeted the innocent people of Iraq. Free nations of the world must not stand by while terrorists commit mass murder in an attempt to derail democratic progress in Iraq and throughout the greater Middle East. The United States stands with the people of Iraq. We will support the freely elected Iraqi government and its security forces, to help bring those responsible for today's atrocity ...
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Gates Foundation Announces Major Commitment to Global Fight Against Malaria (Popularity: )
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On the eve of a major White House summit on malaria, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed $83.5 million in new grants to combat the disease, which claims more than one million lives every year. The grants will expand access to bednets, treatment, and other malaria control tools; speed research on vaccines and other new prevention methods; and boost global advocacy to fight the disease. Melinda Gates, co-chair of ...
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Saudi Arabia Pledges $100 Million for Bangladesh Relief (Popularity: )
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Saudi Arabia has extended a $100 million grant to Bangladesh to ease the suffering caused by the recent cyclone there. In addition to the grant, Saudi Arabia has airlifted urgent humanitarian aid into the country, including medical supplies, relief materials and foodstuffs. The Kingdom is the leading contributor in the global relief effort. The Saudi relief airlift to Bangladesh began November 26, and the fourth plane arrived in Dhaka today ...
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King Abdullah II of Jordan to Address Joint Meeting of Congress (Popularity: )
His Majesty King Abdullah is scheduled to address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on March 7, 2007, to urge more American engagement in the Middle East peace process. According to an informed source at the Royal Hashemite Court, the address to Congress is a unique opportunity to articulate the Arab states' vision of comprehensive regional peace based on the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict will be ...
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