Monthly Archives: November 2013

The agency will then determine what, if any, labeling changes to approved emergency contraceptives are warranted

Progress in the battle against AIDS is widely divergent in different African countries, so much so that to talk about “AIDS in Africa” as one epidemic needing a single approach has become an anachronism, campaigners said on Tuesday. In an … Continue reading

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The envoy is to host talks in Geneva on Monday between U.S

Fierce fighting to the east of Damascus has killed more than 160 people in the past two days as Syrian rebels struggle to break a months-long blockade by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, activists said on Sunday. Officials said … Continue reading

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So interest in investigating the drug persists

U.S. regulators on Friday approved the use of Johnson & Johnson’s Olysio, also known as simeprevir, as a treatment for chronic infection with the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus. Olysio, a protease inhibitor that blocks a specific protein needed by the … Continue reading

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A first step is a very, very important deal because it means that a deal has been struck, which changes the atmosphere, changes the conversation

Camouflage may be designed to blend in, but for the US military, a plethora of combat uniforms offers a way for each branch of the armed forces to distinguish itself. In Congress, the costly proliferation of camouflage has angered lawmakers, … Continue reading

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This gives us a much greater comfort level about possible safety signals

Amgen Inc’s experimental heart medicine from a closely watched new class of drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors lowered “bad” LDL cholesterol 52 percent after one year with no major increase in serious adverse side effects compared with standard drugs, such as … Continue reading

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deeply moved by the appalling tragedy that hit Sardinia

The Afghan government said on Tuesday it had reached a deal on the framework of a security pact with the United States after receiving assurances that President Barack Obama would issue a letter acknowledging U.S. mistakes made during the 12-year … Continue reading

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The euro was little changed at $1.3503, not far from a two-week high of $1.3542 reached on Monday

The dollar was kept in check in early Asian trade on Tuesday, reflecting expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep its easy policy stance and on sharpened appetite for risk following Beijing’s announcement of sweeping reforms. The greenback kept some … Continue reading

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We’re not trying to follow the twists and turns of the very short-term investment cycle

The most revealing thing about Janet Yellen’s widely praised Senate confirmation hearing performance last week might not have been what she said, but what she didn’t say – and how she didn’t say it. President Barack Obama’s nominee to be … Continue reading

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During the quarter, Berkshire also reduced by 44 percent its share stake in oil company ConocoPhillips

Although the investment represents just 0.9 percent of Houston-based Exxon’s shares, analysts said it reflects strong support by the second-richest American of one of the world’s largest and most profitable companies. However, the trade balance will likely remain mired in … Continue reading

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who now works at a nonprofit organization making $12 an hour and is looking for a second job

Add simmering Democratic discontent to the problems plaguing “Obamacare,” now that first-month enrollment figures are out. The White House is rushing to come up with an unspecified fix as early as this week to counter the millions of health coverage … Continue reading

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