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Monday, August 13, 2012

Rwandan aid hinges on DRC, London says

LONDON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The Rwandan government needs to uphold its obligations regarding conflict in DRC as a precondition to British financial aid, an official suggested. Rwanda is suspected of supporting the M23 rebel faction in Democratic Republic of Congo, which waged mutiny in April. Rebel... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Romney names Ryan as VP running mate

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney Saturday introduced Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. "Today we take a step forward... with my announcement of Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as my running mate," said Romney in front of the decommissioned... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 10, 2012

ISAF arrests a Taliban leader in Helmand

KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Afghan and coalition forces arrested a Taliban leader who allegedly planned and directed several attacks in Helmand province, military officials said. The arrest was made Wednesday but not announced until Friday. It came during a series of operations Afghan and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Popcorn ingredient linked to Alzheimer's

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Diacetyl, a flavoring used to produce the buttery flavor and aroma of microwave popcorn and other food, may be linked to Alzheimer's, U.S. researchers say. Robert Vince, director of the Center for Drug Design at the University of Minnesota, and colleagues Swati More and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Census refines questions on race

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The number of people responding to questions about race and Hispanic origin increases when they are combined, the U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday. The bureau conducted an experiment during the 2010 Census in which some questionnaires used what has been the standard of... Sign in to see full entry.

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