Fruitflies study gives new insight into cancer-causing genes in humans

China confirms bird flu outbreak in Guangzhou

New Delhi, Sept. 18: The Ministry of Agriculture in China has confirmed a bird flu outbreak in South China's Guangzhou, which began with the mass deaths of ducks on September 5.

The National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory, according to the ministry, confirmed the outbreak as a sub-type of H5N1 bird flu.

It said 36,130 ducks had been culled as of September 17, after farmers in Sixian Village and Xinzao Township in the Panyu district of Guangzhou reported the deaths of their ducks on September 5.

US being forced to explore alternative course to keep Pak role on War on Terror alive

Washington, Sept.18: The increasing challenges to President Pervez Musharraf's grip on power are forcing the United States to explore an alternative course to keep its crucial ally on board in the "war against terror," former State Department officials and Pakistan experts in the US say.

Experts say that there is a sense in Washington that Pakistan is going through a period of political transition and that President General Musharraf needs greater popular legitimacy in order to muster grassroots support for the US counter-terrorism agenda.

Rapist Released From NB Prison House Arrested Again Hours Later In BC

A condemned rapist who is considered at risk to reoffend was caught in Vancouver just hours after being discharged from a New Burnswick prison house on Friday.

Thane Moore has completed a 14-year prison term for beating up and sexually assaulting a 21-year old woman in Prince Edward Island.

A representative for B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal, on Saturday affirmed that Thane was apprehended in Vancouver, hours after he left Dorchester prison at the country’s other end.

Govt. Frees Exporters From Tax On Transport Services

New Delhi: Providing ease to exporters affected by the rupee appreciation in the exchange market, the administration declared they would be relieved from the tax on services rendered by road transp

Lou Ferrigno set for ‘Hulk’ cameo

Melbourne, Sept 18: Lou Ferrigno, who played the lead in the Incredible Hulk television series and movies, will be returning to the new movie.

According to Moviehole.net, Variety via Superhero Hype report that the part however will be a cameo.

The sequel to the 2003 movie will be directed by Louis Leterrier who directed Transporter 2, which opened at the top of the box office earlier this year, as well as the critically-acclaimed Unleashed, starring Jet Li, Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins.

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