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Friday, February 7, 2014

South Africa general election to be May 7

PRETORIA, South Africa, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- The general election in South Africa will be May 7, during the 20th anniversary "of our freedom from apartheid bondage," President Jacob Zuma announced Friday. The term for the current government ends April 22, Zuma said in a statement. "We hold national... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Olympic Roundup: Olympic competition begins

SOCHI, Russia, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The 22nd Winter Olympics began in perfect weather Thursday and the veteran superstar of the American alpine skiing contingent took full advantage. On the eve of the opening ceremonies and two days before the first medals were scheduled to be awarded, freestyle skiers... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Syria signs agreements on chemical weapons disposal

MOSCOW, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Syria's Foreign Ministry signed agreements with the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to dispose of chemical weapons. "Difficulties facing Syria, particularly in the framework of the country's war on terrorism, could hinder the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

New HHS rule gives patients better access to test results

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has strengthened patients' rights to access laboratory test reports, the head of the department says. "The right to access personal health information is a cornerstone of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 3, 2014

White House still evaluating Keystone XL pipeline project

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The Obama administration won't be rushed into a decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said Sunday. The controversial project seemed to receive a boost last week when an environmental impact report from the State Department... Sign in to see full entry.

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