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- Bird flu patient's sister dies in Vietnam
The sister of Vietnam's first confirmed bird flu patient of the year died with similar symptoms last week and the director of the hospital where she was treated said she probably also had avian flu. more
- London's waterways to be restored
Almost 1.6km of London's rivers will be restored to pristine condition to encourage wildlife and reduce flood risks, according to plans launched Wednesday. more
- Fire guts more than 500 houses in Mumbai slum
A major fire which broke out in a slum colony in a north-eastern suburb on Tuesday night gutted more than 500 houses, leaving one dead, seven injured and scores of families without a home. more
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Source: Gulfnews :world
- Exports plunge as economy suffers worst slump ever
Chen, a pilot for one of Taiwan's top air cargo firms, is getting to know his children much better as the export-dependent economy suffers its worst slump ever. more
- Golf resorts being upscaled in Puerto Rico
The seaside stretch in Rio Grande, a half-hour's drive east of the airport in San Juan, is not placid in midday. Construction equipment rumbles through the beachfront while workers sweat out installing the marble floors and granite countertops in developer Donald Trump's latest Caribbean venture. more
- Indonesia says Qtel may hold tender offer
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) will soon hold a tender offer for shares in Indonesian telecoms firm PT Indosat to lift its stake to a maximum 65 per cent, Indonesia's capital market regulator said on Thursday. more
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Source: Gulfnews :business