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TB Epidemic Threat Hangs Over Ukraine Conflict

By Pavol Stracansky
Doctors are warning of a worsening tuberculosis epidemic in Eastern Ukraine as the continuing conflict there begins to take a heavy toll on public health.

Thailand Holds Peace Talks with Muslim Rebels

By AJ Correspondents
Thai authorities and Muslim rebels leaders have started peace talks aimed at ending almost a decade of unrest in the country's far south, as fresh violence killed at least five people.