document.write("• Wheat disease threatens supplies - Washington Times
A lethal variant on an ancient disease affecting wheat has spread from its base in Africa to Iran and now threatens vast fields in South Asia, the Middle East and Europe at a time of global food shortages, agricultural specialists warn.
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document.write("• Ahmadinejad: Israel a 'stinking corpse' - Jerusalem Post
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that the state of Israel is a "stinking corpse" that is destined to disappear, the French news agency AFP reported.
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document.write("• Oil Powers Above $125 as Funds Pile In - ABC News
Oil raced to a new record high above $125 a barrel on Friday, as a strong performance over the last week and a surge in heating oil futures saw investment funds trooping into the market.
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document.write("• 11 killed as Hizbullah, Amal seize Beirut neighborhoods - Jerusalem Post
Shi'ite opposition gunmen seized control of large areas of Beirut's Muslim sector from Sunni foes loyal to the US-backed government on Friday, in street battles that left 11 dead, security officials said.
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