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America Leaves Itself Behind-WSJ

Reason are - US is undergoing recession; other countries economies pick up along with technical expertise;EU is gaining acceptance the world over;EU is more united economically now than before;unfair trade/restrictive practices of US corporations and their propensity in interfering in local affairs .It is of interest to note only one agrement has been signed with an Islamic country,Oman.

Antibiotic overuse threatens modern medicine: experts-Reuters

Despite repeated warninigs people still pop up anti-biotics at the drop of a hat.
Doctors who prescribe them immediately as soon as the patients come to them(this is a fact, at least in India),drug shops which issue them with out prescriptions and sales promotion by way of heavy advertising by Pharma companies are also equally responsible.