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Asking for More Funding, US Steps Up Flu Response
New York Times
By LIZ ROBBINS and DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. State and federal officials intensified their response to the swine flu outbreak on Tuesday, with President Obama asking Congress for $1.5 billion in supplemental funding.
Video: Stratford man may have swine flu
World battles swine flu as death toll rises
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Some Democrats skeptical of Specter's party switch
Los Angeles Times
Top Democratic leaders face tough audiences as they try to transform a longtime Republican with a mixed record on key issues into the party's 2010 Senate nominee.
Video: Specter Shocks Capitol Hill, Becomes a Dem
How the White House Learned of Specter's Decision
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Mexican child's case may provide answers in swine flu outbreak
Los Angeles Times
Edgar Hernandez, 5, right, lives with his mother and brother in La Gloria, Mexico. He is the earliest known victim of swine flu. Edgar Hernandez became ill last month and recovered after a week, his mom says.
From Édgar, 5, Coughs Heard Round the World
Little Boy at the Center of a Viral Storm
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Taliban threaten media of dire consequences over 'unfair reports'
Hindu
Islamabad (IANS): Pakistani Taliban have threatened the media of dire consequences if any statement or report is published against them, the Online news agency reported.
Video: Taliban On The Defense
US Welcomes Pakistani Offensive, Calls for Sustained Effort
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Sri Lanka Vows to Destroy Rebels as EU Envoys Visit
Bloomberg
By Paul Tighe and Jay Shankar April 29 (Bloomberg) — Sri Lanka said it will prevent Tamil Tiger rebels rebuilding during the army's halt to combat operations, as UK and French envoys visit the island nation to discuss the plight of civilians caught in …
Q+A: The last days of Sri Lanka's long war?
Sri Lankan army claims key rebel strongholds