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  • Vietnam celebrates Dien Bien Phu anniversary

    Vietnam celebrates Dien Bien Phu anniversary

    May 12, 2009

    On May 7 Vietnam celebrated the 55th anniversary of its decisive victory over U.S.–backed French colonialist forces at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu during the First Indochina War. At Dien Bien Phu City in mountainous...

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  • Rebels push to take hold of Somali capital

    Rebels push to take hold of Somali capital

    May 12, 2009

    Original source: Hundreds fled Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Monday after at least 35 people were killed in some of the worst fighting in the city in weeks. The violence comes as Islamic insurgents step up their...

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  • AH1N1 Swine Flu incidence reaches over 4000

    AH1N1 Swine Flu incidence reaches over 4000

    May 12, 2009

    GENEVA, May 11 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization has confirmed so far 4,694 cases of people infected by the A (H1N1) virus in 30 nations. The health organization also reported 53 deaths, 48 of them...

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  • When will the anti-Cuban blockade end?

    When will the anti-Cuban blockade end?

    May 12, 2009

    President Obama last month removed Bush prohibitions on Cuban American visits to Cuba, also on money sent to families there. He promised dialogue. The State Department, however, once more designated Cuba as a terrorist nation. It...

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  • Probe into Afghan white phosphorus use

    Probe into Afghan white phosphorus use

    May 11, 2009

    Original source: Afgan human rights monitors said on Sunday they are investigating the possible use of white phosphorus in a US air raid that killed 147 civilians. Doctors are concerned over what they are calling 'unusual'...

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