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Sea snakes seek fresh water to slake thirst

(IANS)Captured sea kraits refuse to drink salt water even when they are thirsty, and go looking for fresh water.'Our experiments demonstrate they actually dehydrate in

[World] Obama formally announces Emanuel as chief of staff

(IANS)US president-elect Barack Obama has made his first key administration appointment by naming US Representative Rahm Emanuel, a tough veteran of Bill Clinton's White House, ...

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[World] Suicide bombers in guise of beggars in Sri Lanka?

(IANS)Tamil Tiger guerrillas, facing a military onslaught in Sri Lanka's north, have let loose suicide bombers in the guise of beggars and pregnant women in ...

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[World] Heavy fighting erupts in Sri Lanka's north

(IANS)Heavy fighting broke out in Sri Lanka's north as Tamil Tigers gave fierce resistance to government troops trying to reach a highway that cuts across ...

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[World] US missile attacks kill 10 militants in Pakistan

(IANS)Islamabad, Nov 7 (Xinhua) At least 10 militants were killed in suspected US missile strikes in Pakistan's tribal area Friday, Geo TV reported.Several missiles struck ...

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[World] Britain names Gurkha killed in Afghanistan

(IANS)The first Gurkha British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan has been named as Yubraj Rai.Rifleman Rai from the 2nd battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles ...

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[World] Obama to give first press conference

Thursday 6th November, 2008 On Friday in Chicago, Barack Obama will give his first press conference after being voted the 44th president of the United States.Mr ...

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[World] Iran asks for consideration from US

Friday 7th November, 2008 Iran, whose relation with Washington is strained over its nuclear program, has urged US president-elect Barack Obama to review America's policy toward ...

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