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Scientists find new gene markers for cancer risk
NEW YORK (AP) — A huge international effort involving more than 100 institutions and genetic tests on 200,000 people has uncovered dozens of signposts in DNA that can help reveal further a person's risk for breast, ovarian or prostate cancer,...Tags: Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Cleveland Clinic, Prostate Cancer, Cambridge (England), Chemotherapy
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Purina taking some jerky dog treats off market
NEW YORK (AP) — Nestle Purina PetCare is taking Waggin' Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treats off the market because the products may contain trace amounts of a poultry antibiotic that isn't approved in the U.S. Purina says the chicken...
Tags: Swiss Confederation
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Romanian gov't expected to win bitter elections
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians braved snow and heavy rain on Sunday to vote in a parliamentary election that the center-left government is expected to win. But the outcome could worsen a longstanding dispute between this nation's top two...
Tags: Romania, Traian Basescu, Politics, National Government, Elections
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Killing of bin Laden voted top news story of 2011
NEW YORK (AP) — The killing of Osama bin Laden during a raid by Navy SEALs on his hideout in Pakistan was the top news story of 2011, followed by Japan's earthquake/tsunami/meltdown disaster, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of U.S....Tags: Politics, Death of Osama bin Laden (2011), Elections, Pakistan, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Vietnam to free more than 10,000 prisoners
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's president has ordered more than 10,000 prisoners freed as part of the country's annual National Day amnesty. Five of those had been convicted of national security crimes, but no high-profile dissidents were included....Tags: Defense, Vietnam, National Security, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Spain enacts tough anti-smoking law
MADRID (AP) — Spain has introduced a tough anti-smoking law that prohibits lighting up in enclosed public places including bars, restaurants, discotheques, casinos, airports and even some outdoor spaces, in line with the European Union's strictest...Tags: Restaurants, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Spain, Human Interest
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Reuters World News Highlights at 1020 GMT, May 22
ReutersMay 22 (Reuters) - TOP STORIES ----------- SEOUL/BEIJING - North Korea sent one of its top military officials as a "special envoy" from its leader Kim Jong-un to Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by a high-powered delegation in what appeared to be a bid...Tags: U.S. Senate, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Politics, 2014 Winter Olympic Games, National Government
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IMF urges Britain to do more to boost growth
ReutersBy William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund called on Britain's government on Wednesday to do more to speed up slow economic recovery, hinting that the country might be able to afford to borrow...Tags: Politics, United Kingdom, David Cameron, Finance, International Organizations
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Manipulation probe draws attention to oil firms' trading desks
Reuters* Disclosure levels at oil majors lags those of secretive traders * Risk appetite bigger at top Wall Street banks * Pressure for stricter oversight rises both in US, EU By Dmitry Zhdannikov and Claire Milhench LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Europe's...Tags: Prices, Politics, U.S. Department of Justice, Petroleum Industry, Justice System
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Russian banker has his eye on Europe
ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) - Igor Kim snapped cast-off assets from foreign banks pulling out of Russia and now the banker says he wants to expand into Europe. Kim, 47, emerged with his partners as an asset consolidator after the global crash of 2008 forced Western...Tags: Financial Markets, Banking, Cyprus, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company, Finance
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Iran bars candidates for presidential election
ReutersDUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian authorities barred two potentially powerful and disruptive candidates from running in next month's presidential election on Tuesday, ensuring a contest largely among hardliners loyal to the clerical supreme leader. Akbar Hashemi...Tags: Iran's Nuclear Program, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Politics, Yasmin (drug), Tehran (Iran)
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RPT-EU leaders look to end Apple-style tax avoidance schemes
Reuters* European leaders meet to discuss tax, energy policy * Tax avoidance schemes by major companies on agenda * EU loses 1 trillion euros a year to tax avoidance, evasion By Luke Baker and Mark John BRUSSELS/PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - Growing concern in...Tags: Politics, Paris (France), Starbucks Corp., Francois Hollande, Energy
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