Russia’s Fedotov takes office as new chief of the UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime

New UN drugs czar takes office

VIENNA — Russia’s Yury Fedotov has taken office as United Nation’s new drugs and crime czar.

Austrian health ministry reports 2 cases of gene that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics

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UN expert warns that overcrowded prisons are breeding grounds for AIDS

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Rich countries urged to step up AIDS fight funding to sustain progress

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UN taps big names to promote HIV prevention _ Magic Johnson, Jacques Chirac, Chris Hughes

UN taps big names for HIV prevention panel

Thousands of AIDS activists rally in Austria for more rights

Thousands attend AIDS rally in Austria

VIENNA — Thousands of AIDS activists rallied in downtown Vienna with singer Annie Lennox Tuesday to demand more rights for people with the disease.

World leaders lack will to treat HIV/AIDS victims: S. Africa deputy president

VIENNA -World leaders lack the political will to ensure that everyone infected with HIV and Aids gets treatment, said South Africa’s Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe in Vienna on Sunday.

AIDS conference chief calls for universal access to treatment of deadly disease

AIDS conference chief lashes out at world leaders

Experts: Misguided policies that criminalize drug users fuel AIDS epidemic

Experts urge reform of global drug policy

VIENNA — Experts preparing for an international conference are saying policies that criminalize drug users fuel the spread of AIDS and should be reformed.

Japan conductor Seiji Ozawa diagnosed with cancer, cancels concerts for 6 months

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