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ANC leader says ICC is dangerous, South Africa should withdraw: radio
The International Criminal Court is “dangerous” and South Africa should withdraw from it, a leader of the ruling African National Congress said on Monday, defending the government’s decision not to arrest indicted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. President Jacob Zuma’s government and the ANC have come under fire for allowing Bashir, who faces charges of genocide at the court, to slip out of South Africa through a military air base after
ANC leader says ICC is dangerous, South Africa should withdraw: radio
The International Criminal Court is “dangerous” and South Africa should withdraw from it, a leader of the ruling African National Congress said on Monday, defending the government’s decision not to arrest indicted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. President Jacob Zuma’s government and the ANC have come under fire for allowing Bashir, who faces charges of genocide at the court, to slip out of South Africa through a military air base after
Plague Kills Colorado High School Student
Taylor Gaes, a sophomore at Poudre High School, began experiencing flu-like symptoms after pitching at a baseball game on June 4.
Senator Angus King says to be treated for prostate cancer
U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine said on Monday that he intends to undergo surgery on Friday for treatment of prostate cancer, but he hopes to return to work soon after the Senate’s July recess. King, one of only two Independent senators, said his doctors detected the cancer during an annual check-up in April. “And no, this does not my affect my intention to run for re-election, except my poor
Plague Kills Colorado High School Student
Taylor Gaes, a sophomore at Poudre High School, began experiencing flu-like symptoms after pitching at a baseball game on June 4.
Senator Angus King says to be treated for prostate cancer
U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine said on Monday that he intends to undergo surgery on Friday for treatment of prostate cancer, but he hopes to return to work soon after the Senate’s July recess. King, one of only two Independent senators, said his doctors detected the cancer during an annual check-up in April. “And no, this does not my affect my intention to run for re-election, except my poor
Doctors propose tool to help gauge the value of cancer drugs
A doctors group is proposing a formula to help cancer patients decide if a drug is worth it — what it will cost them and how much good it is likely to do.
Dow up triple digits, Nasdaq sets intraday high on Greece hopes
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday as investors remained optimistic on a deal between Greece and its creditors.
U.S. home sales at 5-1/2-year high on first-time buyers
U.S. home resales surged to a 5-1/2-year high in May as first-time buyers stepped into the market, the latest indication that housing and overall economic activity were gathering steam in the second quarter. The National Association of Realtors said on Monday existing home sales increased 5.1 percent to an annual rate of 5.35 million units, the highest level since November 2009. “It suggests that the U.S. housing market recovery is