The view from Tehran

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The declining prices of oil have complicated the politics and the economy of Iran. With its population of 68 mil, Iran faces internal instability as well as external. Inflation is rising steadily and GDP is expected to contract more than 2% in 1999. Although the election of Mohammed Khatami gave the country a period of economic and political reform, he has spent much of his time battling hardliners and opponents.

Prices and rates, Political activity, Political aspects, Petroleum, Iran, Khatami, Mohammad

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Can the common cold cure cancer?

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Mccormick is in the forefront of a new approach to cancer therapy. He seeks to find out how the genetics of a cell goes awry and cancer develops. The Onyx-015 is a virus similar to the cold virus, and it has rid experimental mice of tumors. Clinical trials are being conducted with humans.

Care and treatment, Research, Biography, Cancer, Cancer treatment, Viral carcinogenesis, McCormick, Frank

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Ease of access

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The National Trust, Deep Sea World and Leicester City Football Club have been nominated for EASE awards for demonstrating exemplary disability awareness. The EASE awards are organised by the Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People.

Achievements and awards, Employment, Disabled persons, Business enterprises

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