Washington - A huge red AIDS ribbon hung Monday on the north portico of the White House Monday, symbolizing the US resolve to confront the dreaded scourge that has infected 33 million people worldwide, US President George W Bush said. Bush emphasiz...

Oslo - Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was Monday awarded the country's Plussprisen prize for her efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. The prize - announced in connection with World AIDS day - was awarded by the Norwegian group HivNorway that was formed ...

New York - Michel Sidibe of Mali was appointed Monday director of the United Nations programme to fight AIDS, a disease that has infected an estimated 33 million people worldwide. The appointment came as the world marked World AIDS Day. ...

Brussels - World governments must give their citizens better education, more equality between sexes and more access to condoms if the spread of AIDS is to be halted, the European Union said Monday. There is an urgent need to accelerate the developme...

Vienna - The Roman Catholic charity network Caritas called on pharmaceutical companies Monday to develop affordable drugs specifically for children with HIV/AIDS, many of whom die before their second birthday. Lesley-Anne Knight, the secretary genera...