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E. coli: It’s the sprouts

Germany probes sprouts as possible E. coli source

German authorities on Monday conducted tests on locally grown sprouts suspected of being the source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed 22 people.

Source of killer bacteria in Germany remains unidentified

Source of killer bacteria in Germany remains unidentified

The number of people sickened by a mysterious killer bacteria grew on Wednesday, two weeks after the outbreak in Germany.

Leaders hail expansion of Europe free travel zone

European leaders on Friday hailed the expansion of the Schengen passport-free travel zone to nine mostly ex-East Bloc nations as a landmark moment for the continent’s…

Saddam makes key admission in trial

Deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein on Wednesday accepted he ordered the destruction of orchards as a reprisal for an assassination bid in a Shi’ite town, his first such…

Saddam trial resumes but lead lawyer absent

The trial of Saddam Hussein and seven aides on charges of crimes against humanity resumed on Wednesday with all the defence lawyers attending the session, except Saddam’s lead…

Defiant Saddam blasts court

A defiant Saddam Hussein on Monday exchanged angry words with the presiding judge and heard testimony from the first prosecution witness as the trial of the former Iraqi dictator…

Iraq: One week, more than 180 dead

Iraqi officials have promised to deploy up to 10 000 extra men to boost security ahead of a December 15 general election after a rebel bombing campaign killed more than 180…

In Iraq, a silent phone line means a comrade has died

When a United States soldier dies in Iraq his comrades immediately know about it because all communications at the base are cut-off pending notification of the family. Within…

Ten die in six suicide bombings in Iraq

At least six suicide bombers blew themselves up in Baghdad and northern Iraq on Friday, killing 10 people and wounding about 60 in attacks targeting Iraqi and United States…

Sectarian tensions rise in Iraq

A series of tit-for-tat killings has raised sectarian tension to boiling point in Iraq, where Sunni religious leaders have openly accused Shi’ite militiamen of kidnapping and…