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CLEAN : Pfizer offers to sell medicines at cost to world's poorest countries
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer says it will sell its patented drugs on a non-for-profit basis to the world's poorest countries, as part of a new initiative announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Medical supplies prepared for victims of typhoon, Obama comment
US medical aid organisation AmeriCares was on Thursday preparing to send one (m) million dollars in medical supplies to typhoon-damaged ares of the Philippines.
The shipment was set to leave the US on Thursday night.
"Arriving today are...
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USA: LEGISLATION UNVEILED CALLING FOR END OF EMBARGO AGAINST CUBA
Spanish/Eng/Nat
A bipartisan group of congressmen on Wednesday unveiled legislation in Washington DC calling for an end to the U-S embargo on food and medicine to Cuba.
The move came as other congressmen debated legislative amendments...
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AmeriCares, a medical aid group in Stamford, Connecticut is sending one million dollars in medical supplies to typhoon-damaged ares of the Philippines. Another shipment from Amsterdam arrived Thursday. (Nov. 14)
AmeriCares, a medical aid group in Stamford Connecticut is sending one million dollars in medical supplies to typhoon-damaged ares of the Philippines.
The shipment leaves the states on Thursday.
The group's Amsterdam, Netherlands...
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Anti-censorship demonstrations in protest at copywright treaty
Sofia, Bulgaria
1. Protesters shouting (Bulgarian) "No to ACTA" (Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)
2. Protesters jumping and shouting (Bulgarian) "If you're not jumping you are for ACTA"
3. Mid of banner reading (English) "ACTA =...
Sky News
Venezuela is on the verge of economic and social collapse, with half of hospital patients needlessly dying because of a lack of supplies
Venezuela is on the verge of economic and social collapse, with half of hospital patients needlessly dying because of a lack of supplies
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Regulation on e cigarettes divides experts
CLEAN : Regulation on e cigarettes divides experts
Bloomberg
Novartis' CEO Says Getting Momentum Back in Alcon Unit
Jul.18 -- Joe Jimenez, chief executive officer at Novartis, discusses second-quarter earnings, the revival at its Alcon eye-care division, the possible IPO for the Alcon unit, their joint venture with Glaxo and drug pricing in the U.S....
Bloomberg
Roche CEO Sees Good Demand for New Medicines
Sep.13 -- Severin Schwan, chief executive officer at Roche, discusses the company’s acquisition strategy, preparations for Brexit, and the potential impact of a trade war. He speaks with Bloomberg's Nejra Cehic on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
AstraZeneca Expanding Footprint in China, Chairman Says
Mar.27 -- AstraZeneca Chairman Leif Johansson talks about the drugmaker's business prospects for China, how the Brexit negotiations are affecting the company, and about chief executive officer Pascal Soriot. He speaks on the sidelines of...
Bloomberg
Roche CEO Schwan Speaks as Drugmaker Boosts Outlook for Third Time
Oct.16 -- Roche Holding AG Chief Executive Officer Severin Schwan speaks on Bloomberg Television after the Basel, Switzerland-based drugmaker, for the third time this year, said sales and profit may be better than expected as its push...
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Trump: Malaria drug could be virus 'game changer'
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's asked the FDA to investigate whether certain therapeutic drugs currently used for other purposes might hold potential down the road to treat those suffering with COVID-19.
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Trump: Malaria drug could be virus 'game changer'
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's asked the FDA to investigate whether certain therapeutic drugs currently used for other purposes might hold potential down the road to treat those suffering with COVID-19.
Bloomberg
China Curbs Hong Kong Travel as Virus Deaths Rise
Jan.28 -- Governments are tightening international travel as they try to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak that has sickened thousands and claimed more than 100 lives. Bloomberg’s Selina Wang reports on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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WRAP Strike nr UN school, a'math, injured, Livni, Regev on "humanitarian corridors"
Jebaliyah, northern Gaza Strip
1. Tracking shot to dead bodies on ground, bodies carried by men in to ambulance, after attack on United Nations school in Jebaliyah
2. Man with hands held high, pan to ambulance
3. Blood on floor, zoom...
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Elton John, Gov. Cuomo, Alec Baldwin, Neil Patrick Harris, and others walk red carpet for Elton John AIDS
It was a star-studded affair Tuesday night (28 OCTOBER) in New York for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual Enduring Vision benefit.
Alec Baldwin, Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Myers, and other walked the red carpet to hear Elton John...
Sky News
Interview with Nicola Sturgeon on the election campaign trail in Stirling
<< CLEAN: Interior interview with Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon, speaking about the issues of protecting pensions, preventing a hard Brexit and tactical voting, saying 'There's no such thing as a cost-free tactical vote...
Sky News
Brexit: Interview with Richard Torbett
VOICED: Jeremy Hunt appears to be the man of the moment.
he's also written a letter to the FT with Greg Clark, the business secretary, promising a close working relationship with the EU after Brexit. In a move intended to reassure the...
Sky News
DFDS warns over no-deal Brexit
VOICED: One of the country's biggest ferry operators has told Sky News that despite working for months to mitigate the effects of a no-deal Brexit, disruption and delays would be inevitable. SHOWS: Kent coastline, DFDS ferries at sea...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : British MP reacts to Yellowhammer documents: the Prime Minister lied
Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesman Tom Brake reacts after Operation Yellowhammer documents which the UK government was forced to release on Wednesday revealed that preparedness for a no-deal Brexit remained at a low level saying he...
Bloomberg
AstraZeneca to Start Covid-19 Testing This Week
Apr.29 -- AstraZeneca Plc plans to start Covid-19 testing this week, says Chief Executive Officer Pascal Soriot. He made the comments on "Bloomberg Surveillance" after the company maintained its earnings outlook for the year as...
Bloomberg
Trump: Don't Let Coronavirus Dominate You
Oct.06 -- President Trump returned to the White House from Walter Reed where he was treated for Covid-19. He posted a video to Twitter saying “didn’t feel so good” but tells viewers to not let virus “dominate you.”
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Northern Alliance forces carrying out training exercises
(Toko material)
Military camp at Jaball el Saraj, Panjshir Valley:
1. Outskirts of military camp with soldiers seated, listening to lecture
2. Mid shot soldiers listening to lecture
3. Mid shot soldiers on armoured personnel carrier...