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November 16, 2004 | |||
| Supply of Malaria Drugs Falls Far Short of Global Demand While the U.S. health system struggles to meet the demand for a diminished influenza vaccine supply, much of the world may be facing a deadlier shortage. The World Health Organization is reporting a shortage in malaria medications used to treat the most severe cases of the disease. Read more... | |||
| Reports Conflict Over Locust Damage While the UN claims locusts have done less damage in West Africa than was originally feared, many countries are still dealing with the devastating ramifications of the swarms. Read more... | |||
| World Vision Begins Peace and Reconciliation Program Following Beslan School Siege Following the September siege on an elementary school in Beslan, the tumultuous Caucasus region is on the cusp of greater conflict. Read more... | |||
| American Christians Urge U.S. Government to Invest in Development and Aid – Not Guns Religious leaders and Christian activists are calling on the U.S. government to “seriously reconsider” its current policy in Colombia. Read more... | |||
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