Cases of New Deadly Bird Flu Surge in China, Experts Say

Cases of New Deadly Bird Flu Surge in China, Experts Say

About 300 cases of H7N9 avian influenza have been confirmed in China, with more appearing every day.

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Seoul visit will complicate Obama's regional tour, especially Japan stop

Japan and South Korea are jostling for the attentions of US President Barack Obama, who has announced that he will be visiting a number of Washington's allies in the Asia-Pacific region in late April.

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Building a Ski Jump to Nowhere

The construction in Sochi is emblematic of Russia’s economy: conflicts of interest and cronyism are endemic.

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