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S Korea-US deal on beef exports PDF  | Print |  E-mail
Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29
S Korea-US deal on beef exports

The US has agreed not to export beef to South Korea from cattle older than 30 months in an effort to allay South Korean concerns over meat safety.

Both sides say the deal was reached during talks in Washington between top South Korean and US trade officials.

South Korea used to be a major market for US beef, but suspended imports in 2003 after a case of "mad cow disease" was identified there.
Seoul's decision in April to end the suspension...
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 June 2008 15:32
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Deadly typhoon hits Philippines PDF  | Print |  E-mail
Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29
Deadly typhoon hits Philippines At least 17 people have died and many more are missing after Typhoon Fengshen hit the southern Philippines. This caused flash floods and landslides.
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 June 2008 15:14
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Protesters march in Thai capital PDF  | Print |  E-mail
Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29
Protesters march in Thai capital Several thousand protesters have converged on government offices in the Thai capital Bangkok. They demanded that the government step down.
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 June 2008 15:16
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Most Tibet protester freed PDF  | Print |  E-mail
Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29
Most Tibet protesters 'now freed' More than 1,000 people detained after protests in Tibet earlier this year have now been freed. Chinese media reported today...
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 June 2008 15:19
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China 'arrests' fake terrorists PDF  | Print |  E-mail
Saturday, 21 June 2008 10:29
China 'arrests' fake terrorists Three men have reportedly posed as terrorists and tried to extort more than $300,000 (£150,000). They have been arrested in the Chinese city of Qingdao.
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 June 2008 15:22
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