WHO says up to 2B people might get swine flu if it moves to a pandemicGENEVA — Up to 2 billion people could be infected by swine flu if the current outbreak turns into a pandemic lasting two years, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Was alarm on swine flu overblown? Some Americans say health officials ‘cried swine’CHICAGO — Did government health officials “cry swine” when they sounded the alarm on what looked like a threatening new flu? PETA activists ask people to turn vegetarian to avoid swine fluMUMBAI - Activists of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) staged a roadside campaign in Mumbai on Thursday to propagate vegetarianism following threats of swine flu. Canada reports first swine flu deathOTTAWA - Canada has registered the first death from swine flu with an elderly woman under treatment for A/H1N1 infection dying in Alberta province Thursday. US, Mexico, Canada calls for lifting pork bansWASHINGTON - The US, Mexico and Canada Thursday urged trading partners around the world to lift all restrictions on pork products that were adopted because of the swine flu outbreak, and left open the possibility of court action to remove the barriers. Two billion people may get swine flu: WHOGENEVA - A third of the world could potentially become infected with the new H1N1 influenza virus, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official said Thursday. Haryana, Punjab register nearly 65 percent votingCHANDIGARH - Barring a few clashes between workers of various parties, parliamentary poll in Haryana and Punjab Thursday passed off peacefully with a voter turnout of nearly 65 percent in both states. Musharraf unlikely to return to Pakistan soonISLAMABAD - Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, who is currently abroad, is unlikely to return home soon given the volatile security scenario in the country, his aide says. Mexico City partly returns to normal as flu cases fallMEXICO CITY - Authorities in the Mexican capital, the region worst hit by the deadly influenza A(H1N1), have reopened some public institutions as the number of flu-linked hospitalisations continued to fall. Swine flu not under control yet: Mexican presidentMEXICO CITY - The outbreak of influenza A(H1N1), which has killed 42 people and sickened 1,070 in Mexico, was not yet completely under control in the country despite a fall in the number of confirmed cases, President Felipe Calderon has said. Indian-born trader sets precedent by winning 20mn pound compensationLONDON - Rajesh Gill, an Indian-origin trader regarded as among the best in the City, has won 20 million pounds in damages after being defrauded by one of the world’s largest brokerages. Taliban’s ‘nebulous’ shadow impossible to control: Pakistani mediaISLAMABAD - The Taliban’s ‘nebulous’ shadow is looming far beyond its strongholds, threatening large sections of the citizenry, particularly women, and is almost impossible to control, an editorial in a leading Pakistani English daily said Thursday. Hong Kong frees 28 people who travelled with flu patientHONG KONG - A group of 28 people, most of whom travelled on the same flight as a Mexican tourist who became Hong Kong’s only confirmed swine flu case, were released from quarantine Thursday, after health officials declared them infection-free. Israel sees no reason to sign ‘ineffective’ NPTJERUSALEM - Israel has said that it has the capability to deter and defend itself against any threat or possible combination of threats. Over 1,800 swine flu cases, 31 deaths: WHOGENEVA - The number of laboratory confirmed cases of infections of the new influenza A(H1N1) virus rose to 1,893 in 23 countries, the World Health Organization said. Camphor-containing products may cause seizures in kidsWASHINGTON - Improper use of camphor-containing products may lead to seizures in young children, according to a study. South Korea confirms third case of swine fluSEOUL - South Korea Thursday confirmed its third case of infection with the influenza A(H1N1) swine-flu virus. Murder weapons, death masks: Hidden items from Scotland Yard’s Crime Museum may see the lightLONDON — Death masks, murder weapons and other macabre crime scene artifacts could be put on public display under a plan backed by the mayor of London. Audit finds FBI is slow to update terror watchlist; some suspects may have entered USWASHINGTON — The FBI has been slow to update the national terror suspect watchlist — and the lapses pose real risks to U.S. security, a Justice Department audit has found. Haiti turns back food aid, fearing Mexican navy ship could carry swine fluPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitian officials rejected a Mexican aid ship carrying 77 tons of much-needed food aid because of “unfounded” swine flu fears, Mexico’s ambassador said Wednesday. Nearly 100 killed as Pakistani troops battle TalibanISLAMABAD - More than 60 militants, five troopers and 35 civilians were killed Wednesday during assaults backed by artillery and helicopter gunships against Taliban fighters in Pakistan’s two northwestern districts, military officials and media reports said. Investigators say FBI is slow to update terror watchlistWASHINGTON — The FBI has been slow to update the national terror suspect watchlist — and the lapses pose real risks to U.S. security, a Justice Department audit has found. Money lender, woman murdered in GhaziabadGHAZIABAD - In separate incidents, a money lender and a woman were murdered here Wednesday, police said. Mexican health officials say swine flu death toll rises to 42MEXICO CITY — Mexican health officials say that testing of backlogged cases has increased the confirmed swine flu death toll from 31 to 42. That includes three new deaths in the past two days. Anti-Posco leaders win local body polls in OrissaBHUBANESWAR - Two leaders of the protest movement against a proposed steel plant being set up by South Korean steel major Posco in Orissa Wednesday won the local body elections held in the region Tuesday, officials said. WHO reports 1,516 confirmed cases of swine fluGENEVA - The World Health Organization (WHO) Wednesday confirmed 1,516 cases of the influenza A(H1N1) virus, which is better known as swine flu, in 22 countries. Swine flu cases in US reaches 400WASHINGTON - US Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday there were more than 400 confirmed cases of swine flu in the US and ‘another 700 probable cases in 44 states’. Britain’s ‘unwelcome’ list bars 22 alleged extremists, including US talk show host SavageLONDON — Britain on Tuesday published its first list of people barred from entering the country for allegedly fostering extremism or hatred, including Muslim extremists, a right-wing American radio host, an Israeli settler and jailed Russian gang members. Scientists warn swine flu virus could quickly morph from mild to deadlyWASHINGTON — A flu virus is a powerhouse of evolution, mutating at the maximum speed nature allows. A mild virus can morph into a killer and vice versa. Afghan officials say bombing runs called in by US forces kills dozens of civiliansKABUL — Bombing runs called in by U.S. forces killed dozens of civilians taking shelter from fighting between Taliban militants and Afghan and international troops, Afghan officials said Tuesday. The U.S. promised a joint investigation. |
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