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World Links: Mexico Shuts Down; May Day Protest Turn Violent Berlin, Istanbul

World Links: Mexico Shuts Down; May Day Protest Turn Violent Berlin, Istanbul

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

May 1st, 2009 | 0 comments | 2,711 Views
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World Links: Pakistani Military in Buner, 7/7 Suspects Cleared in the U.K.

World Links: Pakistani Military in Buner, 7/7 Suspects Cleared in the U.K.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Apr 28th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,167 Views
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World Links: Swine Flu Kills 149 in Mexico, 40 Killed and 55,000 displaced in Pakistan

World Links: Swine Flu Kills 149 in Mexico, 40 Killed and 55,000 displaced in Pakistan

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Apr 27th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,325 Views
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H5N1 – Killer Flu: Photo Essay: Medical Science’s Battle Against Influenza

H5N1 – Killer Flu: Photo Essay: Medical Science’s Battle Against Influenza

Learn more about influenza and science's struggle against it in the Photo Essay.

Sep 20th, 2005 | 0 comments | 1,777 Views
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H5N1 – Killer Flu: Essay: The Next Pandemic?

H5N1 – Killer Flu: Essay: The Next Pandemic?

Scientists have long forecast the appearance of an influenza virus capable of infecting 40 percent of the world's human population and killing unimaginable numbers. Recently, a new strain, H5N1 avian influenza, has shown all the earmarks of becoming that disease. Until now, it has largely been confined to certain bird species, but that may be changing.

Sep 20th, 2005 | 0 comments | 1,682 Views
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AIDS Warriors: Video: Full Episode

AIDS Warriors: Video: Full Episode

WIDE ANGLE explores the role of Angola's military, the only functioning arm of the state, in its bold attempt to combat the AIDS pandemic.

Jul 24th, 2003 | 0 comments | 1,490 Views
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