Dealing with drugs

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The United Nations General Assembly is attempting to fashion a solution by holding a Special Session to discuss the problem of drugs in global terms. The plan would spread awareness of drugs as a global issue and strengthen the role of the UN to take an active and decisive role in controling the flow of drugs between nations.

Planning, International aspects, Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, United Nations

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A good news/bad news AIDS joke: finally there are drugs that allow people to live longer, but here's the punch line: few can afford them

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An HIV-positive man who pays $19,000 a year for drugs was told by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield that his health insurance would be cancelled. Joining an HMO would mean added expense for his non-HMO doctor. Millions are spent on research and marketing of drugs too high for AIDS patients not covered by insurance.

Economic aspects, Pharmaceutical industry, Finance, Insurance industry, Social policy, Drug therapy, HIV patients, AIDS (Disease)

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Maestri Milanesi

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Italy's AC Milan is arguably the world's best soccer team. The club has played 58 matches in the Italian first division without a defeat, and is the clear favorite to win the 1993 European Cup. Owner Silvio Berlusconi built his team around Dutch superstars and an attacking style.

Analysis, Soccer teams, Milan, Italy, College sports

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