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AIDS pioneers and cancer researcher win Nobel prize 8:26am EDT

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Two French scientists who discovered the AIDS virus and a German who found the virus that causes cervical cancer were awarded the 2008 Nobel prize for medicine or physiology on Monday.  Full Article

 
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U.S. to allies: Fight in Afghanistan or write check 8:02am EDT 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has asked Japan and NATO allies who have refused to send troops to Afghanistan to pay the estimated $17 billion needed to build up the Afghan army, according to U.S. defense officials.  Full Article 

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China vows clean up of "chaotic" dairy sector 8:00am EDT 

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's dairy industry suffers from chaotic production and lax oversight, the government said on Monday, announcing toughened rules after tainted milk products left thousands ill and shook confidence in "made-in-China."  Full Article  |  Video 

Toxic milk alert hits South Korea

Oct 6 - Products tainted with melamine in Chinese dairy products are pulled off the shelves in South Korea.  Play Video

 
 
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