Obama asks Americans to help stop 'epidemic of gun violence' The Los Angeles Times President Obama issued a New Year’s Day call to Americans to help him fight an “epidemic of gun violence” in the U.S., signaling it is a top priority as he prepares to decide whether to impose new gun control measures under existing federal law. | Obama said he will meet with Atty....
State takes over scandal-plagued South Texas school district San Francisco Chronicle BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The Texas Education Agency is moving forward with appointment of a board of managers to a small South Texas border town's school district where investigations that began in 2013 uncovered corruption and financial mismanage...
The fight against dengue and first steps towards mohalla clinics Indian Express With over 15,000 dengue cases this year, the capital suffered the worst outbreak of the viral disease in recent years. (Source: Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) | Looking back | The year began with a 45 per cent budget hike for the health sector and m...
State takes over scandal-plagued South Texas school district Austin American Statesman The Texas Education Agency is moving forward with appointment of a board of managers to a small South Texas border town's school district where investigations that began in 2013 uncovered corruption and financial mismanagement. | At least three Progr...
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Guinea to be declared free of Ebola virus BBC News Guinea is to be declared free of Ebola by the World Health Organization (WHO), two years after the epidemic began there. | Guineans are expected to celebrate the landmark with conc...
Philippines the first Asian country to clear dengue vaccine Deccan Chronicle Paris: The Philippines became the first Asian country on Tuesday to approve the sale of the world's first-ever dengue vaccine. | Dengvaxia, manufactured by French pharmaceutical gi...
Guinea to be declared free of Ebola virus BBC News Guinea is to be declared free of Ebola by the World Health Organization (WHO), two years after the epidemic began there. | Guineans are expected to ce... (photo: UN / Martine Perret)
