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  1. Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men

    Alcohol helps cut heart disease risk for men: study

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    PARIS (AFP) - - Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men published on Thursday.

  2. Two corncobs are seen in a corn field ready to be harvested.

    Scientists uncover corn's full genetic code

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - - A team of US scientists has uncovered the complete genetic code of corn, a discovery that promises to speed development of higher yielding varieties of one of the world's most important food crops.

  3. The World Health Organisation said checks on many of the 30 deaths recorded following mass pandemic flu vaccinations had so far ruled out a direct link to the vaccines.

    WHO plays down 'swine flu vaccination deaths'

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    GENEVA (AFP) - - The World Health Organisation said on Thursday that checks on many of the 30 deaths recorded following mass pandemic flu vaccinations had so far ruled out a direct link to the vaccines.

  4. Chocolate war looms as Hershey, Ferrero mull Cadbury bid

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    LONDON (AFP) - - US chocolate maker Hershey and Italian peer Ferrero said Wednesday they are considering a bid for British confectioner Cadbury, in a move which would whip up a takeover war with Kraft Foods.

  5. Giant atom-smasher poised for restart: CERN

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    GENEVA (AFP) - - The world's biggest atom-smasher, which was shut down soon after its inauguration amid technical faults, is set to restart this weekend, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research said on Friday.

  6. Embryonic stem cell therapy closer to human trials

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    CHICAGO (AFP) - - Embryonic stem cell therapy got a step closer to the clinic Thursday after US researchers said they filed a request for government approval of human trials.

  7. Russia, Ukraine reach gas compromise deal: Putin

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    YALTA, Ukraine (AFP) - - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced late Thursday a compromise deal with Ukraine on the thorny issue of gas supply, lessening the threat of multibillion-dollar fines that might cripple Ukraine's economy.

  8. Experts warn antibiotic-proof bacteria threaten global health

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    STOCKHOLM (AFP) - - Resistance to antibiotics is increasing in Europe and throughout the world because of their excessive use, a deadly and costly curse according to health experts meeting in Stockholm Wednesday.

  9. Copenhagen summit will be 'success': UN climate chief

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - - Efforts to craft a comprehensive climate treaty in Copenhagen next month will certainly "yield a success," the UN's top climate official pledged on Thursday.

  10. UK public sector borrowing hits record £11.4 bln

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    LONDON (AFP) - - The British government borrowed a record 11.4 billion pounds (12.8 billion euros, 19 billion dollars) in October, official data showed on Thursday.