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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Egyptian court orders Mubarak released from custody

CAIRO, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A Cairo criminal court ordered the release of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Wednesday but ordered he remain in custody for 24 hours pending appeal. The court said the delay in Mubarak's release would give the prosecution a chance to consider whether it wants to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Celery, artichokes, oregano kill human pancreatic cancer cells

URBANA, Ill., Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Celery, artichokes and herbs, such as Mexican oregano, contain apigenin and luteolin, flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells, U.S. researchers say. Elvira de Mejia, a professor of food chemistry and food toxicology at the University of Illinois, and Jodee... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

France, Germany call for immediate end to Egyptian clashes

BRUSSELS, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The leaders of France and Germany on Friday called for an immediate end to the violence in Egypt and a return to dialogue between the opposing sides. France's President Francois Hollande and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel also urged Egyptians to return to democracy as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Official: Pardon would still bar Berlusconi from holding public office

ROME, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will lose his Senate seat even if he receives a presidential pardon, an Italian legislative official said Wednesday. President Giorgio Napolitano said Tuesday even if Berlusconi is spared prison he will still have to spend a year in home... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Former PM Keita wins Mali presidential election

BAMAKO, Mali, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Former Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been declared the winner of the second-round of Mali's presidential election. Soumaila Cisse, the rival candidate, conceded his loss and announced on Twitter late Monday he had visited Keita to offer his congratulations,... Sign in to see full entry.

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