Drug firms say South Africa threaten's industry's rights
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Major pharmaceutical companies from around the world are suing South Africa for allowing patented drugs to be imported at lower prices. These companies are challenging South Africa's law and constitution. Human rights and AIDS activists claim it is a case of rich drug companies attempting to protect valuable patent rights while South Africa needs an affordable way to fight the AIDS epidemic.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Daimler provides AIDS help to employees in South Africa
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Daimler Chrysler South Africa Pty. Ltd., German-American car manufacturer Daimler Chrysler AG's South African subsidiary, introduced a corporate program to manage AIDS among employees and their dependents. Daimler Chrysler is now one of the biggest companies to offer AIDS drugs to its employees in sub-Saharan Africa.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Milosevic plays waiting game to keep a grip on power
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Slobodan Milosevic believes that he can remain in power in Serbia as outside forces lose their enthusiasm for displacing him. The opposition forces may bicker among themselves and weaken their power to force him to resign.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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