THE WORLD THIS WEEK
Vaccine for SARS!
NEW YORK: Scientists have developed a vaccine which they say offers protection against the SARS virus. Researchers from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said it reduced levels of the virus in mice’s lungs. The vaccine uses a small piece of the virus’ DNA to stimulate a protective response from the body’s immune system.
First Westlife concert without Bryan
BELFAST: Westlife have played their first concert without Bryan McFadden, weeks after he quit the top boyband. Shane, Kian, Nicky and Mark sang at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, the first concert. Bryan decided to leave the band earlier in March because he wanted to spend more time with his wife Kerry and their two children.