Indian Cough Syrup Linked To Uzbekistan Deaths Halts Production

The Indian maker of a cough syrup linked to at least 18 deaths in Uzbekistan has halted production after an investigation by drug regulators, India’s health minister said Friday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Uzbekistan’s health ministry said the cough syrup, Doc-1, manufactured by the Indian pharmaceutical company Marion Biotech, had contained ethylene glycol, a … Read more

Ukraine: Putin Finally Admits Defeat, Vows To End War ‘As Soon As Possible’

Putin has finally admitted defeat in Ukraine and has vowed to end the war as soon as possible   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin has hinted that Russia could be prepared to cut and run in Ukraine so as to bring the war to a swift end.   The Russian … Read more