Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Clinton Unveils AIDS Drugs Deal

May 9, 2007

USA

Former US President Bill Clinton has unveiled a major deal with two Indian drugs companies to provide cheaper HIV/Aids drugs to developing nations. The Clinton Foundation's agreement will cut the cost of what are known as second line anti-retrovirals by 25-50%.

Irish Teen wins Abortion Battle

May 9, 2007

Ireland

An Irish teenager has won a High Court battle in Dublin to be allowed to visit Britain for an abortion.

Chad Demobilises Child Soldiers

May 9, 2007

Chad

Chad's government has signed a deal with the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) to begin demobilising child soldiers from its national army. The agreement is a U-turn for the government, which as always denied that it has had under-age fighters.

Jordan Opens Children's Museum

April 26, 2007

Jordan

Jordan will soon open a new museum just for children in the capital, Amman. The innovative Children's Museum-Jordan combines hands-on learning with scientific knowledge.