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USA: US-EU GENETIC FOODS TRADE DISPUTE
English/Nat
Genetically modified, or G-M, crops are the cause of the latest trade dispute between the U-S and Europe.
Advocates of crops that are genetically engineered to kill insect say that they reduce the need for heavy doses of...
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House Minority Leader John Boehner said Thursday that the health care bill proposed by House Democrats is 'a government takeover of our health care system.'
HEADLINE: Boehner: Democrats bill a government takeover
CAPTION: House Minority Leader John Boehner said Thursday that the health care bill proposed by House Democrats is 'a government takeover of our health care system.' (Oct. 29)
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Court rejects challenge to India's patent laws by Swiss pharmaceutical co
New Delhi - 7 August, 2007
1. Wide of Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) news briefing
2. Cutaway of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Leena Meghaney, Spokesperson for Medecins Sans Frontiers:
"The court has very clearly dismissed the case...
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Implanted microchip allows doctors access to database of patients' medical information
Delray Beach, Florida - 14 October 2004
1. Doctor with patient
2. Doctor implanting chip into patient's arm
3. Doctor activating chip
4. SOUNDBITE: Scott Silverman, CEO, Applied Digital Solutions, "It's put into a small glass...
5....
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U.S. Birth Rates Hit a Baby Bust
FEWER BABIES ARE BEING BORN IN THE UNITED STATES.
THE LATEST BIRTH STATISTICS RELEASED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION SHOW BIRTH RATES IN THIS COUNTRY ARE AT A RECORD LOW.
LESS THAN FOUR...
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Cloned cows produce milk that contains human breast milk enzymes
AP Television
Beijing, China, May 12, 2011
1. Mid worker preparing to milk cows
2. Close of industrial milk bottle with cow in the background
3. Wide of two industrial milk bottles
4. Close up sign in Mandarin at farm entrance:...
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MSF to break patent on AIDS drugs to save patients
Johannesburg - 29 January 2002:
1. Exterior building
2. Various of news conference
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Dr Eric Goemaere, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF):
"Today we have decided to openly break the patent right of the pharmaceutical...
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An 85-year-old woman with dementia had a male stripper straddle her against her will at her Long Island nursing home, according to a lawsuit filed by her family but the facility's lawyer says the performance had been requested by residents. (April 8)
SOUNDBITE (English) Franklin Youngblood, son:
"None of y'all would want this done to your parents. She doesn't deserve this, it's wrong and I don't care what anybody say, it's wrong and it shouldn't be done."
THE PICTURE APPEARS TO SHOW...
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New York is the first state to require anyone who might come in contact with patients at hospitals and other health care facilities to get a vaccine or wear masks during the upcoming flu season. (Oct. 25)
New York is requiring anyone who might come in contact with patients at hospitals and other health care facilities to get a vaccine or wear masks during the upcoming flu season, an ambitious effort to control the flu in the places it is...
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President Obama orders hospitals to extend medical rights to same-sex couples
HEADLINE: Obama extends health care rights to gay partners
CAPTION: A major victory for gay rights. President Barack Obama is ordering hospitals to extend medical rights to same-sex couples. (April 16)
It''s being hailed by some as a...
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Doctors hold news conference on phosphorus bombs
1. Wide of "Adnan Al-Alami Centre for burns
2. Medium of entrance to building
3. Wide of doctors stepping out for press conference
4. Close up of bag containing what is claimed to be shrapnel of phosphorous bomb
5. SOUNDBITE...
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President Barack Obama is standing his position that a public option for health insurance coverage should be considered as part of legislation to overhaul the health care system.
HEADLINE: Obama stands by belief in public option
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is standing his position that a public option for health insurance coverage should be considered as part of legislation to overhaul the health care...
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US Veterans Affairs head: 'a lot of work to do'
US Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is warning that the VA (the US Department of Veterans Affairs) is "still in critical condition" despite efforts to reduce wait times for medical appointments and expand care in the private...
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Analysis: As states reopen hospital capacity vital
As some states slowly begin reopening their economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, one expert on emerging infectious disease and pandemic preparedness, says hospital capacity is vital as the chance of more cases increases.
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Congress moves to approve free trade agreement
1. Wide of House floor
2. UPSOUND: (English) Vote results being read out:
"On this vote the yeas are 314, the nays are 109 and one member voting present. The bill is passed."
3. Wide of House floor
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Representative...
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Working to save ancient medical knowledge from western companies
London, United Kingdom, February 11th 2009
1. Various of yoga pupils doing postures
Mumbai, India - 18 May 2009
2. Close up jars of Unani herbs
3. Wide shot Aryuvedic herbalists
4. Close up dry lizards used for Aryuvedic remedy
5. Close...
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Protest for cheap medicine outside office of Novartis, which wants generic drugs patented
1. Protesters shouting slogans against Swiss drug company Novartis
2. Mid of protesters near the Novartis office headquarters
3. Close of the poster holding sign reading (English) "Novartis: Making a killing in profits"
4. Wide of police...
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Human rights groups accuse Israel of using white phosphorus in Gaza
AP Television
Gaza skyline, shot from Israel-Gaza Border - January 2009 (Recent)
1. Wide of what is alleged to be white phosphorus shell being used over Gaza during the offensive ++NIGHT SHOT++
2. Wide of tentacle-like smoke falling over...
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President Barack Obama says the people who know the health care system the best, doctors and nurses, are supporting his overhaul effort because they've seen firsthand what is wrong with how Americans receive care.
HEADLINE: Surrounded by doctors, Obama pitches overhaul
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says the people who know the health care system the best, doctors and nurses, are supporting his overhaul effort because they've seen firsthand what...
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FEATURES: US: Stem Cells: Funding threat to embryonic stem-cell research.
Baltimore, Maryland; Los Angeles, California & Washington, DC; USA March 6-13, 2001
Baltimore, Maryland March 7, 2001- APTN
1. Mid view researcher looking through microscope
2. Close-up of monitor showing embryonic stem cells
3....
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Researchers in the US claim herbal pills can risk patients' lives
Los Angeles, United States - recent
1. Various close of computer screen showing adverts for herbal Viagra pills (mute)
2. Mid of scientists looking at computer screen
3. Close of scientist
4. Wide of scientists looking at screen
5....
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Health care professionals visit remote communities in Thailand
1. Village on the mountain side behind the mist and clouds
2. Various traditionally dressed migrants and their children walking towards a temporary health clinic
3. Various mothers and babies waiting in rain under an umbrella
4. Mothers...
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Insurance company settles what it says is Beijing's first death claims from SARS.
Beijing, China - 15 May 2003
1. Mid shot of life insurance company front desk
2. Close up of a sign with an anti-SARS logo
3. Wide shot of the insurance company business hall
4. Mid shot of customers talking to sales representatives
5....
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BELGIUM: M-S-F CALLS ON E-U TO SUPPLY NEW DRUGS
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A Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian group has called on the European Union (E-U) to ensure new treatments are developed for neglected diseases that kill millions of people in developing nations each year.
The group Doctors...