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