Two leading drug companies have agreed to supply vaccines against pneumococcal disease to the world's poorest countries at a reduced price.

VOA: special.2010.03.29

"That's why we need strong rules of the road to guard against the kind of systemic risks we have seen.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

South African researchers at the international AIDS conference in Vienna,Austria have announced major progress in the fight against the disease.

VOA: special.2010.07.21

Two years ago,European researchers reported that aspirin may have what they called a "long-term protective effect against colorectal cancer."

VOA: special.2010.12.14

One argument against the comet theory is that a comet would have left a large hole in the Earth's surface.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

Robin Rivello from the American Mustang and Burro Association says burros have even protected farm animals against bears.

VOA: special.2010.02.16

But experts generally advise against using the drug if more than three hours have passed after the first signs of a stroke.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

Worries over Greek debt have pushed the euro to its lowest value in months against the dollar.

VOA: special.2010.02.12

And when someone tells you that the cards are stacked against you, he is saying you do not have a chance to succeed.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

At the same time,courts have ruled against any publicly supported celebrations of one religion over another.

VOA: special.2009.12.24

AIDS researchers say they still have much work to do on a vaccine against H.I.V.

VOA: special.2009.09.30

The WHO says misunderstandings about epilepsy have resulted in laws against people with the disorder.

VOA: special.2010.10.26

Recent strikes against foreign companies have included suppliers for Japanese car makers Honda and Toyota.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

And they have been getting an earful from crowds for and against the plan.

VOA: special.2009.08.14