Roche, Trimeris AIDS drug get FDA clearance
Washington: US health officials on Thursday approved an eagerly awaited AIDS drug called Fuzeon - the first in a new class of medicines to fight the deadly HIV virus. The drug, developed by Roche Holding and Trimeris, will provide a new option for AIDS patients running out of alternatives.
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Airline checks won't curb privacy: US
California: The head of a controversial airline passenger-screening program sought to ease concerns on Thursday that the government would scrutinise travellers’ financial and criminal records before letting them board.
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Microsoft to amend its licence policy
Seatle: Microsoft said that it would change its licencing policy to allow customers to pay for fewer copies of a range of programs used on corporate servers.
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Ford slashes production amid war fears
Detroit: Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday its North American second-quarter production would be 17 per cent lower than a year ago, as a weak U.S. economy burdened by worries over a war in Iraq drags on auto sales.
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