AUSTRALIA: Promises massive sums to fight aids

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Updated July 23, 2007 16:14:28

The fight against HIV-Aids in the Asia Pacific region has recieved a massive boost with an additional 400-million dollars promised by the Australian Goverment. Australia's Foreign Minister announced the new funding at a conference in Sydney today.

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