China milk scandal: Government says milk free of contamination
10.05.08
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Tests on 609 batches of liquid milk, as sold in 27 cities under 75 different brand names, were all clear of melamine, the chemical at the center of the scandal, according to the product safety watchdog. A further 129 batches of baby milk powder and 212 batches of other kinds of milk powder were also clean.
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Nepal King Given 15 Days to Vacate Palace
05.29.08
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Nepal's King Gyanendra has been given 15 days to vacate his palace in Kathmandu after the country's new constituent assembly abolished the monarchy and declared Nepal a republic." All the privileges enjoyed by the king and royal family will automatically come to an end," the declaration says, noting that May 29 will from now on be celebrated as "Republic Day".
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hahaha, sucks for him. What does a former King do for housing? I'm sure he's got plenty of cash tucked away somewhere so no one should worry much about him.