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UK medical charities forced to cut back life-saving research
March 24, 2009Original source: Reduced values of investments and property legacies hit charities' funding Four of the UK's largest medical charities have been badly hit by the recession and are considering cutting the amount of money they put...
Read moreWorld Water Week: Safe drinking water for all
March 23, 2009WASHINGTON--In recognition of World Water Week (March 22-28), Water Advocates calls for the funding and implementation of more safe drinking water and sanitation projects in developing countries. While important work has been done, there remains an...
Read moreMaternal mortality in India and Africa: join the discussion
March 23, 2009Join Women’s eNews to understand the issue of maternal mortality in Africa and India. In a first for Women’s eNews, editor of the maternal health project and founder of Mochamanual.com Kimberly Seals Allers will host an...
Read moreCharging prisoners room and board?
March 22, 2009Lawyers and prison reform campaigners attacked plans on Friday to charge Scottish prisoners' rent to claw back compensation paid out to them for having to 'slop out.' SNP minority government First Minister Alex Salmond has said...
Read moreUrine and blood tests? Now it’s Lance Armstrong’s hair
March 22, 2009PARIS: Lance Armstrong has undergone hundreds of urine and blood tests throughout his cycling career. This time, he was in for a surprise - a hair sample test.
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