Blair's AIDS alert.TONY Blair Noun 1. Tony Blair - British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953) Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, Blair has warned the Catholic Church that its ban on condoms is fuelling AIDS. The PM has attended Mass with wife Cherie, prompting speculation he could convert. But Blair pulled no punches in an interview with MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. for World AIDS Day World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people, with an estimated 38. yesterday. He said: "I think if all the churches and religious organisations were facing up to reality, it would be better. "If we have a sort of blanket ban... saying it's wrong (to use contraception), then you discourage people from doing it in circumstances where they need to protect their own lives." His comments came after Pope Benedict ordered a review of the Church's stance. CAPTION(S): CONCERN: Blair |
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