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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Rival to Iran's President Is Elected Speaker
05.28.08
posted by chab13
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A rival to Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was elected by an overwhelming majority as speaker of the Parliament on Wednesday, a strong signal of growing impatience with his economic policies and a possible sign of a political shift in the country.
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People forget that Tehran is a rather liberal city, with many believing it is important to have good relations with the West. If the economy stumbles, Ahmadinejad's rants will make him less and less popular. He is not the supreme leader of Iran and can be replaced.