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India says no to AIDS drug patents, reaffirms role as ‘pharmacy’ of poor countries

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Rahul

London, September 4 (ANI): India has rejected applications from two US companies for patents on two key AIDS drugs in a move that could mean more people in poor countries will have access to life-saving medicines. According to a report … Continue reading →

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Malawi government backs Madonna adoption attempt

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Rahul

Malawi’s government supports U.S. pop singer Madonna’s bid to adopt a second child from the southern African country, the information minister said on Thursday, a position likely to anger rights groups. Malawi’s High Court is expected to rule on Friday … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe Prime Minister’s party to probe his wife’s death

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Rahul

Harare (Zimbabwe), Mar. 8 (ANI): Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party has said it will conduct its own investigation in the mysterious death of Tsvangirai’s wife. The Movement for Democratic Change so far believes that the highway crash that injured … Continue reading →

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Microbicide gel offers promising HIV prevention method for women

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, March 6 (ANI): A vaginal microbicide gel has for the first time shown some promise to prevent HIV infection in women in a clinical trial involving more than 3,000 subjects in the U.S. and southern Africa. While making a … Continue reading →

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Scientists enlist HIV mutations vital to tracking AIDS epidemic

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, March 6 (ANI): Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have compiled a list of 93 common mutations of the AIDS virus, which are associated with drug resistance. The researchers, who carried out this work in collaboration with … Continue reading →

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AIDS awareness campaign gains momentum in India

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Rahul

New Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari released a book on AIDS here last evening. The book titled “Hopes Alive: Surviving AIDS and Despair” is published by FXB India Suraksha. Addressing a gathering, Ansari said that the significance … Continue reading →

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Conservative US States found to be biggest porn consumers

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Rahul

London, Feb 28 (ANI): When it comes to online pornography, American States with more number of people having conservative beliefs are the biggest consumers of illicit material on the web, according to a new study. The nationwide study of anonymised … Continue reading →

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Dita Von Teese to launch pop career

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rahul

Melbourne, Feb 27 (ANI): Burlesque queen Dita Von Teese has inked a record deal and is set to release her first album. While at Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Oscar Party, the stunning dancer revealed that she has signed a new … Continue reading →

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Roger Moore to help Israeli group fight AIDS in Africa

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Rahul

Jerusalem, Feb 24 (ANI): Former James Bond star Roger Moore will donate his fee from an appearance at the fourth International Eilat Chamber Music Festival to help fight AIDS in Africa. The earnings will go to the Jerusalem AIDS Project … Continue reading →

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Paris Hilton, Gisele Bundchen strut braless in Big Apple

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Hotel heiress Paris Hilton and Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen were spotted strutting around braless in New York City recently. The two are in NYC for Fashion Week, and Hilton, who was hanging out with her sister … Continue reading →

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Targeting HIV in initial stages of infection may prevent virus from spreading

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Rahul

London, Feb 18 (ANI): A new study suggests that vaccines, which specifically target HIV in the initial stages of infection before it becomes a rapidly replicating, system-wide infection, may be a successful approach in limiting the spread of the disease. … Continue reading →

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Aubrey O’Day strips for Playboy

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Rahul

London, Feb 14 (ANI): Singer Aubrey O’Day has bared it all for Playboy, and she claims that photo shoots like hers can help reduce many sex-related problems. The former Danity Kane singer has posed for a series of nude and … Continue reading →

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West Indies, England players raise awareness of HIV

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Rahul

Dubai, Feb 13 (ANI): Players from the West Indies and England teams took time out of their training ahead of the second Test match in Antigua to meet with local youngsters as part of the ICC’s global HIV/AIDS awareness partnership … Continue reading →

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Prince to host post-Oscar bash

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Pop star Prince is set to host yet another post-Oscar bash with some of the Hollywood’s big names at his home. The 50-year-old star played host to Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Sean Penn … Continue reading →

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Laura Coleman poses as Marilyn Monroe to encourage curvy women

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Rahul

London, February 11 (ANI): Miss England 2008 Laura Coleman faced the cameras posing as Marilyn Monroe in a campaign launch to encourage curvy women. The beauty titleholder, a 10-12 size, revealed she deliberately sought out to promote curves on women, … Continue reading →

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Carla Bruni prepares for AIDS trip to West Africa

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Rahul

London, Feb 11 (ANI): French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is preparing to make her first trip to Africa as a goodwill ambassador for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. The model turned singer will travel to Burkina Faso to visit … Continue reading →

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Supermodel Iman calls for fight against Somalian pirates

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Rahul

New York, Feb 9 (ANI): Somali supermodel Iman has made a stand against Somalian pirates, and wants the world to be aware of their wrongful deeds. Iman, who is married to Brit singer David Bowie, said that it was painful … Continue reading →

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Gisele Bundchen strips off for Aids charity appeal

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Rahul

London, Feb 05 (ANI): Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has posed in just tiny pants in a photo shoot for Elle magazine to support Aids charity appeal (Red). In another snap, the 28-year-old Brazilian paints a very pretty picture as she poses … Continue reading →

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Elton John launches crystal-laden iPods for charity

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Sir Elton John is apparently one person who does charity in style, for the legendary singer has launched a limited run of crystal-encrusted iPods to raise funds for his AIDS charity. The ‘Sacrifice’ hitmaker personally supervised … Continue reading →

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Sir Elton John ‘keen’ to book Amy Winehouse for Oscar party

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, January 19 (ANI): Sir Elton John is reportedly desperate to have Amy Winehouse perform at his 2009 Oscar bash to ensure its success. The 61-year-old hosts the party after the Academy Awards every year to raise funds for Elton … Continue reading →

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