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Bird flu fears recede in Hong Kong as markets are given all-clear

Bird FluHong Kong  - Fears of a bird flu outbreak in Hong Kong were receding Monday after tests on a

Call for joint action on bird flu, other veterinary diseases by SAARC nations

Hong Kong researchers claim breakthrough in bird flu treatment

Bishop denies impotent paraplegic church wedding

Melbourne, June 9 : A paraplegic man was recently denied a church marriage by a bishop in Italy because he was impotent, say reports.

Oz celebs join forces to battle PETA

Melbourne, June 9 : Some of Australia's biggest celebrities have told US animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to back off in its campaign to boycott wool from mule

MIC leader calls for more scholarships for non-Malaysians

Kuala Lumpur, June 9: Malaysian Indians have reportedly rejected opposition to the increased quota of Public Service Department scholarships for non-Bumiputeras (read non-Malaysians) by some youth

Explosion on ship injures 15 foreign workers

Singapore  - An explosion rocked a Belize-registered ship in the final stages of repair at a Singapore dock, injuring 15 crew members and workers on board, officials said Monday.

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