Issue: July 09, 2012 (Archive)

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Russia 'tsunami' death toll rises
Russia is scrambling to deal with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have killed at least 150 people and swept away homes in the southern Krasnodar region's worst natural disaster in history.

Gunman brings terror to disco
An armed man opened fire at a nightclub in northern France yesterday, injuring 10 people.

Congressman ties knot with his male lover
US Democratic Representative Barney Frank has wed his partner James Ready, becoming the first sitting congressman to enter into a same-sex marriage.

Netanyahu in U-turn over `draft for all'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will back a controversial plan to compel ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arab Israelis to complete compulsory military or community service.

Baby eels for HK caught in Manila
Philippine quarantine officials discovered two million baby eels hidden in freight at Manila airport thought to be destined for restaurants in Hong Kong.

Gusmao party wins but short of majority
The party of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao has won East Timor's parliamentary election, but is short of a majority, provisional results showed yesterday, raising the prospect of a coalition government in Asia's youngest nation.

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