GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization, alarmed at mounting deaths linked to high sugar and fatty diets, presented its recipe Dec. 4 for a world of fitter and more health-conscious eaters. Incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer – all of which can be brought on by unhealthy diets and inactivity […] Read more
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Trade envoys criticize new WTO reform plan
GENEVA, Switzerland – Rich and developing states gave a cool reception Aug. 25 to a plan for kick-starting stalled world trade talks, but stopped short of rejecting it altogether. The plan, drawn up by Uruguayan ambassador Carlos Perez del Castillo, with the backing of World Trade Organization chief Supachai Panitchpakdi, seeks to bridge wide gaps, […] Read more
