Aug 26

Swine flu test authorized for troops overseas 
    (AP)

AP – The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has authorized the emergency use of a swine flu test for U.S. troops overseas, allowing the military to speed up diagnoses and treatment of a virus that could cause widespread infections again this fall. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 26

Chavez warns of diplomatic break with Colombia 
    (AFP)

AFP – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has warned he will break off diplomatic ties with Bogota over a controversial US deal to use Colombian military bases, which he termed a “declaration of war.” Read the rest of this entry »