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Sunday, June 10, 2012

Parliamentary election under way in France

PARIS, June 10 (UPI) -- The first of two rounds of parliamentary elections began in France Sunday, with Socialists hoping to shore up newly elected President Francois Hollande. There were more than 6,500 candidates vying for the 577 seats in the lower house of the National Assembly, Radio France... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

U.S. losing patience with Pakistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, June 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday U.S. officials are "reaching the limits of our patience" with Pakistan providing havens for terrorists. "We are reaching the limits of our patience, and for that reason it is extremely important that Pakistan take... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Mubarak's health deteriorates quickly

CAIRO, June 6 (UPI) -- Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's health is rapidly deteriorating, officials said Wednesday, causing them to consider returning him to a hospital. Egypt's state news agency reported that since Saturday, when he was transported to Tora prison to begin serving his life... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Prison official: Mubarak in poor health

CAIRO, June 5 (UPI) -- Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is in poor health and is in the hospital ward at Tora Prison, the Interior Ministry's Prisons Department said. Mubarak has been in the prison's hospital since a Cairo criminal court sentenced him to life in prison at the conclusion of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 4, 2012

Prodigy, 21, about to become doctor

CHICAGO, June 4 (UPI) -- A 21-year-old Chicago-area man is about to become the youngest person ever to receive a medical degree from the University of Chicago, officials say. Sho Yano will receive both a doctorate and medical degree this week, the Chicago Tribune reported Sunday. Yano was 9 years... Sign in to see full entry.

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