LONDON (AFP) - Britain’s flu death toll has risen to 39 since October, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) announced Thursday, with 36 of the fatalities due to swine flu.[Read more...]
AP - The flu season is just getting under way, and health officials say already about 1 in 3 Americans have gotten vaccinated.[Read more...]
Baroness Thatcher has been undergoing tests in hospital after failing to recover from flu.[Read more...]
AP - Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has been admitted to the hospital following a recent bout of flu, officials said Tuesday.[Read more...]
Baroness Thatcher is helped down some steps after the Pope’s address in September Photo: PAUL ROGERS She had been forced to pull out of celebrations to mark her 85th birthday after being taken ill with flu. The party for 150 friends and [...]
AP - Flu season may not sound as scary for pregnant women this year as last — but they’re still at high risk and need that shot, says a letter being mailed to thousands of health providers this week from some leading medical societies.[Read more...]
AP - A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.[Read more...]
AP - The World Health Organization says the swine flu pandemic is over.[Read more...]
FTSE 100 In a note to clients, UBS highlighted the potential strategies Knight Vinke – the activist investor that recently bought a 3.5pc stake in Kesa – might pursue to unlock value at the group. One of the options includes the sale of Darty’s property, which is estimated to be worth [...]
AP - About a quarter of the swine flu vaccine produced for the U.S. public has expired — meaning that a whopping 40 million doses worth about $260 million are being written off as trash.[Read more...]
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Libyans claim gains in Gadhafi hometown offensive
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Fierce street fighting in Sirte
Snipers in last-ditch bid to defend Gaddafi hometown
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FBI searches for missing Mo. baby in Kan. landfill
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Libyans face heavy resistance in Gadhafi hometown
(AP)Snipers slow government attack on Gaddafi hometown
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Libyan government forces launch big assault on Sirte
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Libya troops renew Sirte assault
Doubtful social conservatives giving Romney chance
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Libya troops renew push for Sirte
Split in cultural conservatives could help Romney
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Tank fire hits Gaddafi stronghold
Discord Riddles Libyan Factions
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Libya battle hits heart of Sirte
Nobel honors African, Arab women for peace
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Economy adds 103,000 jobs, but it’s not enough
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