Michelle Obama launches schools push on obesity
US: First Lady Michelle Obama took her campaign
against childhood obesity to a new level Thursday with a $150
million programme to encourage more physical activity in American
schools.
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Iran pipeline work to begin March 11
PAKISTAN: An Iranian-Pakistani consortium will
start work next week on a much delayed $7.5 billion gas pipeline
from Pakistan to Iran that has aroused strong US opposition,
Pakistani officials said Friday.
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Tears and applause at Benedict’s farewell
ITALY: Pope Benedict XVI's final goodbye was met
with tears and applause in the tiny hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo
near Rome Thursday, where thousands had gathered to hear his
emotional last words before he retired.
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