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North Korea's Kim says China friendship "unbreakable"
BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il on Wednesday told the visiting Chinese defense minister that his isolated country's friendship with China was "unbreakable," even as ties have been tested by the North's nuclear tests. Full Article
China expert warns of pandemic flu mutation
By Stefanie McIntyre HONG KONG, Nov 25 (Reuters) - China must be alert to any mutation or changes in the behaviour of the H1N1 swine flu virus because the far deadlier H5N1 bird flu virus is endemic in the country, a leading Chinese disease expert said. ... Full Article
China expert warns of pandemic flu mutation
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China must be alert to any mutation or changes in the behavior of the H1N1 swine flu virus because the far deadlier H5N1 bird flu virus is endemic in the country, a leading Chinese disease expert said. Full Article
FACTBOX: Africa still worst hit by AIDS
(Reuters) - An estimated 33.4 million people worldwide are infected with the AIDS virus, according to a statement issued by the World Health Organization and the Joint UN Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Full Article
FACTBOX-Africa still worst hit by AIDS
(Click on [ID:nHKG325245] for the main story) Nov 24 (Reuters) - An estimated 33.4 million people worldwide are infected with the AIDS virus, according to a statement issued by the World Health Organisation and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). ... Full Article
Over 33 million infected with AIDS virus: U.N.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - An estimated 33.4 million people worldwide are infected with the AIDS virus, up from 33 million in 2007, but more people are living longer due to the availability of drugs, according to a United Nations report. Full Article
Over 33 million infected with AIDS virus: U.N.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - An estimated 33.4 million people worldwide are infected with the AIDS virus, up from 33 million in 2007, but more people are living longer due to the availability of drugs, according to a United Nations report. Full Article
Over 33 mln worldwide infected with AIDS -report
(Edits headline) * People living longer with AIDS due to HIV drugs * 2.7 million people were newly infected in 2008 * 2 million people died of AIDS related illness in 2008 (Adds details, changes dateline) SHANGHAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - An estimated ... Full Article
Hundreds in south China oppose waste incinerator
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds in China's southern city of Guangzhou protested outside government offices on Monday, opposing plans for a large garbage incinerator in a sign of the region's rising public assertiveness over green issues. Full Article
Taiwan concedes territorial waters near China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Taiwan government said on Monday it was not claiming the territorial waters around two small islands that have long been part of its frontline defense against political rival China. Full Article
