Human Rights Watch calling for America to freeze funding to Israel

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Demands to freeze settlements

  Human Rights Watch calling for America to freeze funding to Israel

  Said Human Rights Watch, said that the Israeli policies in the West Bank discriminate harshly against the Palestinian population and deprive them of basic needs, while enjoying the various services on the Jewish settlements.

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Egypt opposition says govt meeting inconclusive

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Egypt runoff exposes tensions between Islamists

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Risk factors for cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx (cavity excluded) and larynx

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Risk factors for cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx (cavity excluded) and larynx Objective > To review the risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx. Methods > Review of the literature using the Medline digital database (1980–2007). Previously published studies or studies not found in the database were included if relevant. Four types of studies were selected: (1) epidemiological, (2) toxicologic, (3) clinical, and (4) fundamental research. Publications concerning cancer of the nasopharynx were excluded. This work is based upon the ANAES guide for analysis of the literature and rating of guidelines, published in January 2000. Results > The principal risk factors are tobacco and alcohol. Other risk factors, particularly infectious (viral) or environmental (nutritional and occupational), are also involved. From this analysis we conclude that: (1) most clinical and fundamental publications concern smoking and alcohol use;...
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