The lingering mystery: why are thousands of Gulf War vets feeling ill?

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Scientists do not know why people who served in the 1990-1991 Gulf War have three times more serious health complaints than other veterans. Many soldiers were exposed to toxic substances such as burning oil wells and pesticides. Many were given experimental vaccines and exposed to nerve gas.

Diseases, Persian Gulf War veterans, Persian Gulf syndrome

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Back to business: deals dominate a U.S. visit by China's leader

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Pres Jiang Zemin's visit to the US resulted in no new political agreements but the leader did negotiate a lucrative $4.1 billion trade deal with Boeing for 50 aircraft. Protesters picketed Jiang during his trip over issues such as human rights, but they had little impact.

United States, China, Contracts, International relations, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Aircraft industry, Boeing Co., BA, Jiang Zemin

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