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RIA Novosti: Death toll from flu outbreak in Ukraine rises to 144 The death toll from the flu outbreak in Ukraine has risen to 144 cases, the country's Health Ministry reported on Sunday. According to the ministry, 15 regions in the ex-Soviet republic had already crossed the flu epidemic threshold while 11 provinces were close to it. Read the story here.
Nov 8, 2009 at 11:51
In Eastern Europe, people pine for socialism BELENE, Bulgaria, Nov 8 (Reuters) - In the dense forests of the idyllic Danube island of Persin, home to the endangered sea eagle and the pygmy cormorant, lie the ghastly remains of a communist-era death camp.
Nov 8, 2009 at 09:52
Washington Post: H1N1 injection (and spray) rejection Some doctors are just saying no to the swine flu vaccine. Read the story here.
Nov 8, 2009 at 09:15
Steel Guru: Naftogaz Ukrainy loses nearly Hr 2 billion in 9 months Interfax reported that Ukrainian national oil and gas company Naftogaz Ukrainy had net losses totaling Hr 1.9 billion in January to September 2009 under Ukrainian accounting standards. Read the story here.
Nov 8, 2009 at 08:59
Russia Today: Ukraine in panic over swine flu Health Officials in Ukraine say the death toll from a suspected swine flu outbreak has reached 144. Almost a million people are thought to be infected, mostly in the west of the country. Read the story here.
Nov 8, 2009 at 08:49
House narrowly passes health care bill WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
Nov 8, 2009 at 08:39
Hopper: All's 'good right now' despite cancer ARCADIA, California (AP) — Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.
Nov 8, 2009 at 08:29
Pandemic claims 9 more, toll climbs to 144 Registered cases of flu-like sickness and acute respiratory illnesses (ARI) since October are nearing 1 million, according to the country’s Heath Ministry, which on Nov. 7 reported 936, 804 cases and 144 deaths since the outbreak of the pandemic in October.
Nov 8, 2009 at 08:28 | Staff and wire reports
Los Angeles Times: Blimp maker aims to expand Igor Pasternak, 45, who grew up in Lviv, Ukraine, is the founder and chief executive of Worldwide Aeros Corp., a Montebello-based developer and maker of blimps used for surveillance, advertising and transport. Read the story here.
Nov 8, 2009 at 01:19
IMF will resume work with Ukraine only after vote ST ANDREWS, Scotland, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday it would resume work with Ukraine only after January elections, after a move to hike wages pushed its $16.4 billion bailout "off-track."
Nov 8, 2009 at 01:10 | Reuters
Slovakia tightens border with flu-hit Ukraine BRATISLAVA, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Slovakia said on Saturday it would close all but one road border crossing with Ukraine on Sunday because of Ukraine's flu epidemic.
Nov 8, 2009 at 01:02 | Reuters
'A Prophet' nominated for six European Film Awards MADRID (Reuters) -The French film "Un Prophete" (A Prophet) has been nominated for six European Film awards, including best film and best director, the European Film Academy announced on Saturday at the Seville Europe Film Festival.
Nov 8, 2009 at 00:25