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There have been many remarkable breakthroughs in finding solutions to the HIV pandemic since it hit the public sphere more than three decades ago. But much remains to be done. As experts, researchers, advocacy workers and others gather for the 22nd International Aids Conference in Amsterdam, Linda-Gail Bekker reflects on the next steps.
More than two years ago Jean-Pierre Bemba was indicted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court. In June 2018 he won several appeals against convictions for crimes against humanity. Now there’s a chance that he will run for president in the DRC’s upcoming general elections. Reuben Loffman writes that, despite his chequered past, he remains a popular figure among some in his country of birth.
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More than 15 000 researchers, activists and policymakers descend on Amsterdam this week for the 22nd International Aids Conference.
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Linda-Gail Bekker, University of Cape Town
The HIV epidemic is far from over and it's not time to disengage, says International Aids Society President Linda-Gail Bekker.
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Jean-Pierre Bemba wants to be president of the DRC.
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Reuben Loffman, Queen Mary University of London
Jean-Pierre Bemba is a man with a past. Once accused of crimes against humanity, he is now making a play for the DRC's presidency.
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Business + Economy
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Srdjan Vucetic, University of Ottawa; Bentley B. Allan, Johns Hopkins University; Ted Hopf, National University of Singapore
New research suggests the values and identities of the world's great powers present a major barrier to China's aspirations of global domination. Do not bet on China’s hegemonic prospects just yet.
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Azage Tegegne, International Livestock Research Institute
In Ethiopia most of the milk comes from local breeds which aren't suited to milk production.
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Health + Medicine
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Gareth Jenkins, Swansea University; Shareen Doak, Swansea University
Humans are not big mice so why are we still testing on these animals?
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Nadia Charania, Auckland University of Technology
Most adults get two to three colds per year, while the flu is less common but more severe. Here's how to stop spreading them to others.
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