Asbestos industry still strong in Russia Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:53 PM PDT The world's biggest producer of asbestos, Russia, says an EU ban on the substance is unnecessary, and a worldwide ban would be a direct attack on Russian industry and jobs.  
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Panel urges FDA to withdraw approval of Avastin for use against breast cancer Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:00 PM PDT |
Soup for you! Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" reopens in NYC (Reuters) Posted: 20 Jul 2010 11:04 PM PDT Reuters - A New York City soup vendor made famous after he inspired Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" character on the popular TV show reopened his original Manhattan stall Tuesday, but Al Yeganeh did not show up for the celebrations.  
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With blockade's easing, some Gaza factories revive (AP) Posted: 20 Jul 2010 11:00 PM PDT AP - Some of the hundreds of Gaza factories idled by Israel's blockade are cranking up rusty machines to can tomatoes, mix concrete and press pills again now that Israel is allowing in raw materials for the first time in three years.  
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Uproar after Philippine teen singer has botox (AFP) Posted: 20 Jul 2010 11:03 PM PDT AFP - Teenage Philippine singing sensation Charice Pempengco has caused an Internet uproar after having cosmetic surgery to improve her looks ahead of her debut on top US television show "Glee".  
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UK troops may start leaving Afghanistan in 2011 Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:58 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain could start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan as early as next year, British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday.  
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Asbestos industry still strong in Russia Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:53 PM PDT The world's biggest producer of asbestos, Russia, says an EU ban on the substance is unnecessary, and a worldwide ban would be a direct attack on Russian industry and jobs.  
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Yemen fighting kills dozens Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:57 PM PDT Houthi rebels clash with government-allied tribesmen in north of country.  
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Yahoo! Searches For Growth, Finds Little Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:50 PM PDT The online media company shows flat revenue and sees little growth ahead. Ouch.  
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Two killed in attack on Russian power station Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:38 PM PDT MOSCOW (Reuters) - Two security guards were killed in a suspected "terrorist act" when an explosion struck a hydroelectric power station in the Kabardino-Balkaria region of Russia's North Caucasus on Wednesday, officials said.  
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Two Killed at Russia Power Station Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:44 PM PDT Police say assailants launched an attack on a hydroelectric station in southern Russia, killing two workers and setting off bombs.  
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Two killed in attack on Russian power station (Reuters) Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:38 PM PDT Reuters - Two security guards were killed in a suspected "terrorist act" when an explosion struck a hydroelectric power station in the Kabardino-Balkaria region of Russia's North Caucasus on Wednesday, officials said.  
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Inside an Iraqi Kurd refugee village Posted: 20 Jul 2010 08:04 PM PDT In northern Iraq, a 26 year conflict has been causing thousands of villagers to flee their homes. Gabriel Gatehouse has been to see the effects of the attacks.  
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Granny Turismo's street performing life Posted: 20 Jul 2010 06:09 PM PDT Martin Long and Rick Taylor give BBC News a rare insight into their act, Granny Turismo, and life as street performers.  
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Moat victim defends Northumbria Police Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:09 PM PDT Police officer Pc David Rathband, who was shot and blinded by Raoul Moat, has defended the way Northumbria Police handled events leading to Moat's death.  
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Al-Shabab attacks Kenyan patrol Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:33 PM PDT Somali group reportedly ambushed Kenyan security forces along the border.  
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S.Korea firms win billion-dollar Saudi cable deal (AFP) Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:52 PM PDT AFP - A South Korean consortium has won a one-billion dollar deal to lay fibre optic cables in Saudi Arabia, a state trade promotion agency said Wednesday.  
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Clinton and Gates at DMZ amid North Korea ire Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:37 PM PDT PANNUMJOM, South Korea (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday visited the zone dividing the two Koreas, underlining support for Seoul in its latest standoff with the North.  
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Earthquake shakes southern Iran (AP) Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:28 PM PDT AP - State TV says a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 has shaken southern Iran, injuring 15 people.  
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Clinton and Gates at DMZ amid North Korea ire (Reuters) Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:37 PM PDT Reuters - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday visited the zone dividing the two Koreas, underlining support for Seoul in its latest standoff with the North.  
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