S.Africa launches major new trial of AIDS vaccine

S.Africa launches major new trial of AIDS vaccine Johannesburg (AFP) Nov 30, 2016 - South Africa on Wednesday launched a major clinical trial of an experimental vaccine against the AIDS virus, which scientists hope could be the "final nail in the coffin" for the disease. More than 30 years of efforts to develop an effective vaccine for HIV have not borne fruit, but for the first time since the virus was identified in 1983, scientists think they have found a promising candid ... more

Companies using Indonesian palm oil tainted by abuse Jakarta (AFP) Nov 30, 2016 - Multinational companies are selling consumer products containing palm oil from Indonesian plantations where workers suffer rights abuses, Amnesty International warned Wednesday, listing problems including child labour and exposure to toxic chemicals. The edible vegetable oil is a key ingredient in many everyday goods, from biscuits to shampoo and make-up, and growing demand has led to a boom ... more

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