July2017
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Link between benzodiazepines and mortality called into question
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: The association between benzodiazepine use and mortality — if one exists — may be smaller than previously reported, according to a retrospective cohort study in The BMJ. Using a large U.S. healthcare database, researchers... -
U.S. plans to test THAAD missile defenses as North Korea tensions mount
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: The United States plans to carry out a new test of its THAAD missile defense system against an intermediate-range ballistic missile in the coming days, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, as tensions... -
G20 communique exposes divide with U.S. on climate policy
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: The final statement from Group of 20 leaders on Saturday exposed a divide between the United States and other G20 members on the Paris accord aimed at combating climate change. German Chancellor Angela Merkel,... -
Recombinant Influenza vaccine is more effective than standard inactivated vaccine
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: Although the development of the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) was a major public health achievement, the current vaccine has clear limitations: effectiveness varies from year to year, and egg protein is troublesome for some.... -
Trump pledges $639 million in aid to four countries at G20 summit
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday promised $639 million in aid to feed people left starving because of drought and conflict in Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen. Trump’s pledge came during a working... -
Trump, Japan’s Abe discuss North Korea on sidelines of G20
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: “As I look at the current situation, particularly the security environment in the Asia Pacific region including North Korea, we believe that it has become increasingly severe,” Abe told Trump at the meeting....Read More -
Merkel cites ‘very, very slow’ progress on Ukraine peace deal
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday there was no glossing over the fact that there had been “very, very slow” progress in implementing the Minsk peace accords aimed at ending years of violence... -
Steps needed for genuine ceasefire in Ukraine: Kremlin
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: Measures are needed that will lead to a genuine ceasefire in Ukraine, and implementation of the Minsk agreements to end the conflict there has been too slow, the Kremlin said on Saturday. With Ukraine... -
Bernard Tomic fined by the International Tennis Federation for Fake Injury cheats
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: There is only one way to treat petulant players, such as Australia’s Bernard Tomic, who call for a medical time out to treat a fake injury expose them to public humiliation. That is the... -
Gazi Communications wins Fortinet SAARC Partner Award
Jul 8, 2017News Hour: Fortinet – the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions, conducted its annual SAARC partner conference in Bangkok, Thailand and recognized top partners for their outstanding achievements in 2016. The conference discussed in depth...
