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2 Greek students catch swine flu in UK (AP)

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Friday, 29 May 2009 07:13

AP - Two Greek students caught swine flu in Scotland last week, proof that the virus is circulating more widely than European authorities admit.

Irate Belarus says moving away from Russia (AFP)

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Friday, 29 May 2009 07:12

AFP - The future of Belarus can no longer depend on Russia, President Alexander Lukashenko declared Friday, a day after talks between the once close ex-Soviet allies ended in acrimony.

In Opel Talks, a High-Stakes Game of Poker

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Friday, 29 May 2009 07:12

Fiat said that it would skip government talks in Berlin to provide Opel with aid if G.M. files for bankruptcy.

Sri Lanka hit by fresh allegations of civilian deaths (AFP)

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Friday, 29 May 2009 07:10

AFP - Sri Lanka faced fresh allegations on Friday that its army had killed huge numbers of civilians during its offensive against the Tamil Tigers, as well as complaints it was continuing to block aid workers.