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Drug firms say South Africa threaten's industry's rights

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Major pharmaceutical companies from around the world are suing South Africa for allowing patented drugs to be imported at lower prices. These companies are challenging South Africa's law and constitution. Human rights and AIDS activists claim it is a case of rich drug companies attempting to protect valuable patent rights while South Africa needs an affordable way to fight the AIDS epidemic.

Legal issues & crime, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, International economic relations, Drugs, Cases, Pharmaceutical industry

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Daimler provides AIDS help to employees in South Africa

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Daimler Chrysler South Africa Pty. Ltd., German-American car manufacturer Daimler Chrysler AG's South African subsidiary, introduced a corporate program to manage AIDS among employees and their dependents. Daimler Chrysler is now one of the biggest companies to offer AIDS drugs to its employees in sub-Saharan Africa.

Motor Vehicles & Parts, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Ethical aspects, Transportation equipment industry, Strategic aspects, Daimler Chrysler South Africa Proprietary Ltd.

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Milosevic plays waiting game to keep a grip on power

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Slobodan Milosevic believes that he can remain in power in Serbia as outside forces lose their enthusiasm for displacing him. The opposition forces may bicker among themselves and weaken their power to force him to resign.

Political Organizations, Yugoslavia, Political activity, Column, Political aspects, International relations, Milosevic, Slobodan, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Yugoslavian foreign relations, Demonstrations, Serbia

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