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<title>Annan disappointed with small arms meet</title>
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United Nations, July 11 (Xinhua) UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed disappointment over the failure of the UN conference on curbing the illegal trade in small arms.
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<pubDate>Tuesday, 11 July 2006 01:59:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Himalayan heartbeat in Canada</title>
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Ottawa, July 10, (IANS) The Canada Forum for Nepal, a Canadian organisation that primarily focuses on promoting intellectual exchanges between the two countries, organised a cultural evening called 'Himalayan Heartbeat' here last week.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 06:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Does Tharoor's nomination shut India out of Security Council?</title>
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The position of UN secretary-general and permanent membership of the Security Council are mutually exclusive objectives. One is bound to come at the cost of the other. If Shashi Tharoor does indeed become the UN secretary-general, India's aspirations of]]></description>
<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:20:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Venezuela-Colombia launch gas pipeline construction</title>
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Caracas, July 9 (Xinhua) Venezuela and Columbia launched the construction of a gas pipeline that will link natural gas fields of the two countries.
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<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 04:24:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>UN chief calls for ceasefire in Gaza</title>
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United Nations, July 8 (Xinhua) UN Secretary General Kofi Annan called on all parties in the recent conflict in Gaza to refrain from any further violent actions to save the lives of all civilians in the region.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 8 July 2006 02:26:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Calderon wins Mexico's presidential election</title>
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Mexico City, July 7 (Xinhua) Felipe Calderon, candidate of Mexico's ruling National Action Party, won the country's closest-ever presidential election by a narrow margin, announced the Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) after the recount of results.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 05:01:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dhorasoo's help sought to popularise football among Indo-Trinidadians</title>
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Port-of-Spain, July 7 (IANS) France's Indian origin footballer Vikash Dhorasoo's help is being sought to inspire Trinidadian youth of Indian extraction to take to the sport.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 01:45:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dhaliwal backs Ignatieff as Canada's Liberal Party leader</title>
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Ottawa, July 6 (IANS) Sukh Dhaliwal, the Indo-Canadian member of parliament, has thrown his support behind Michael Ignatieff in the latter's bid for the Liberal Party's leadership post.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 01:15:21 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Indian Tamils rejoice in the US</title>
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New York, July 6 (IANS) A message from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi and delightful cultural shows marked a three-day meet of the Indian Tamil community of North America here.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 01:15:21 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tributes paid to Indian origin former Trinidad president</title>
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Port-of-Spain, July 5 (IANS) Members of the senate, Trinidad and Tobago's upper house of parliament, Tuesday paid glowing tributes to Ganace Ramdial, the Indian origin former president of the house, who passed away last weekend.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 06:51:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>South American Union possible, says Chavez</title>
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Caracas, July 5 (Prensa Latina) A South American Union seems more possible today than ever before, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said after signing a strategic alliance with his Argentine counterpart Nestor Kirchner here.
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<author>Prensa Latina</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:09:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pakistan's F16 deal will not reduce India's military advantage: US</title>
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Washington, July 5 (IANS) A $5.1-billion arms package that Washington has offered to Islamabad would neither reduce India's military advantage nor affect the regional balance of power, claims the Pentagon.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 02:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mexican presidential election too close to call</title>
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Mexico City, July 3 (Xinhua) Mexico's presidential elections were too close to call to and results will not be announced until Wednesday, said electoral authorities, but the two front-runners have both claimed victory in the vote.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 3 July 2006 03:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Discovery launch postponed due to weather</title>
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Cape Canaveral (Florida), July 2 (DPA) A threat of nearby storms caused NASA to postpone the launch of shuttle Discovery less than 10 minutes before lift-off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:10:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bolivia set for elections Sunday</title>
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La Paz, July 2 (Prensa Latina) Bolivians were set to cast their vote Sunday in elections to the country's constituent assembly.
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<author>Prensa Latina</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 06:34:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Iran's reply to proposed package in August: Mottaki</title>
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United Nations, June 30, (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here that Iran will table its response to the P5+1 package of incentives in August.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 04:46:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>India v West Indies v Aussie coaches</title>
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Kingston (Jamaica), June 29 (IANS) Sabina Park is being renovated for next year's World Cup. The basic amenities to host the fourth Test between the West Indies and India, from Friday, are in place, but it doesn't have practice facilities right now. So b]]></description>
<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 06:53:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sreesanth gets bruised at nets</title>
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Kingston (Jamaica), June 29 (IANS) India's opening bowler Sreesanth took a nasty blow on his helmet while batting during Wednesday's net session.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 06:53:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>About 100 Indian students study medicine at St. Kitts</title>
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Basseterre (St Kitts), June 25 (IANS) St Kitts has a varied Indian populace. There are businessmen, IT guys, engineers, but a lot of them are medical students.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 06:03:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lara seeks commitment from his batsmen</title>
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Basseterre (St Kitts), June 21 (IANS) West Indies captain Brian Lara Wednesday sought commitment from his batsmen saying he wanted them to pile up huge scores.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 01:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Buddhists throng colourful royal wedding in Canada</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111083_Buddhists-throng-colourful-royal-wedding-in-Canada.html</link>
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Halifax, June 18 (IANS) For Canadians, it was a wedding with difference. The bride was Tibetan royalty, the groom a Buddhist spiritual leader. Their lavish wedding in Nova Scotia was a nearly $200,000 affair and instead of gifts the couple asked for cont]]></description>
<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 06:24:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Indian origin St Lucians merge with the society</title>
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Rodney Bay (St Lucia), June 18 (IANS) Jennifer Gaston and Fleming Victor Luther Salapuddi are both St Lucians of Indian origin - successful professionals, people of some standing in society and who have the respect of the community they live in.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 05:29:53 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Small Indian community has struck roots in St Lucia</title>
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Rodney Bay (St Lucia), June 18 (IANS) Jennifer Gaston and Fleming Victor Luther Salapuddi are both people of Indian origin in St Lucia - where the second India-West Indies test was played - successful professionals, people of some standing in a tiny isla]]></description>
<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 05:13:21 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mobile operator's ads in Trinidad irk PIO group</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111025_Mobile-operators-ads-in-Trinidad-irk-PIO-group.html</link>
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Port of Spain, June 17 (IANS) The Trinidad and Tobago chapter of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (Gopio) has charged a leading mobile phone service operator with perpetuating a negative stereotype of the Indo-Trinidadian community.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 03:42:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guyana commemorates martyrdom of Indian workers</title>
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Georgetown (Guyana), June 16 (IANS) Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo has recalled the martyrdom of five Indian origin workers, saying their sacrifice was connected to the development of political forces that led to the Caribbean country's independence.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 08:30:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>People happiest with lives when older</title>
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Toronto, June 15 (IANS) People are happier with their lives the older they get, with the greatest level of happiness prior to when they are in their mid-70s, says a study.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 07:57:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>India on top as West Indies follow on</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110819_India-on-top-as-West-Indies-follow-on.html</link>
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Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 13 (IANS) Having put runs on the board, all India had to do was keep it tight and let the West Indies stew under pressure. They did just that in a disciplined and professional way all day on Monday and the West Indies were lef]]></description>
<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Prison camp overshadows Guantanamo's Cold War legacy</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110751_Prison-camp-overshadows-Guantanamos-Cold-War-legacy.html</link>
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Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), June 12 (DPA) Once a month, US Navy Captain Larry Cotton strolls through a gate at the isolated naval base he commands at Guantanamo Bay to meet with his Cuban counterpart on the other side of a fence topped with concertina wire.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 05:49:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>You don't need to smoke and drink to have a good time</title>
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Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 12 (IANS) There may not be too many people watching the Test at the Beausejour Stadium but there's certainly a spillover in the press box, situated at the far end of the ground. Quite a few of the media people have had to be s]]></description>
<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 05:49:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>No India link seen as Canada terror probe expands</title>
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Washington, June 7(IANS) As new details emerged of what a group of 17 rounded up in Canada's terror plot was allegedly planning, it became apparent that they had nothing to do with India.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>100 hurt, 262 arrested in Chile student rioting</title>
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Santiago, June 6 (DPA) At least 100 people were injured and 262 arrested here in rioting and demonstrations by school pupils, during which police deployed water cannon and tear gas, said media reports.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 08:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Canada terror plot suspects not linked to India</title>
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Washington, June 5 (IANS) There seems nothing tangible to link to India any of the 17 suspects arrested in Canada's first major terror plot, except for the 'Indian sounding' name of one - and the ubiquitous love for Bollywood of a few others.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 05:45:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>17 arrested in Canada terror raid</title>
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<description><![CDATA[17 suspected terrorists have been captured in Canada following a police raid on a series of suspected terror bases in southern Ontario. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Saturday, 3 June 2006 12:58:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tensions affect oil prices: Venezuela</title>
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Caracas, June 1 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Energy and Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez said that the current prices of crude oil are affected by geopolitical factors and other tensions.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 1 June 2006 06:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Trinidad president urges Indians not to leave country</title>
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Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), May 31 (IANS) The president of this Caribbean island nation, George Maxwell Richards, has urged people of Indian origin not to migrate because of the 'less than happy times' the country is currently witnessing.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 31 May 2006 07:14:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Indian diaspora in Trinidad urged to fight discrimination</title>
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Port-of-Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), May 30 (IANS) The leader of the opposition in Trinidad and Tobago has called upon the people of Indian origin (PIO) to raise their voices against the discrimination faced by them in the country.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 30 May 2006 09:36:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Indian origin woman killed in Trinidad</title>
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Port-of-Spain (Trinidad & Tobago), May 29 (IANS) Two teenaged lovers of Indian origin were thrown out of a speeding car by their abductors, resulting in the death of the girl and serious injuries to the boy.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 29 May 2006 04:47:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Uribe wins Colombian elections, promises to battle poverty</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110233_Uribe-wins-Colombian-elections-promises-to-battle-poverty.html</link>
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Bogota, May 29 (DPA) Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was handed a second term in office in a landslide victory, garnering more than 60 percent of the votes.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 29 May 2006 04:30:33 GMT</pubDate>
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