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		Dutch study unlocks key to firm tomatoes LONDON (Reuters) - Dutch scientists said on Friday they have identified a key gene that protects tomatoes against a common fungus that causes the plants to wilt.

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World Headlines Burma warned over cyclone delays The UN urges Burma to reconsider its attitude towards allowing aid teams into the country to avoid further loss of life. Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup' Lebanon's government says the seizure of most of western Beirut by Shia group Hezbollah is "a bloody coup". Microsoft contests $1.4bn EU fine Microsoft appeals against a $1.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.

Getting aid to Myanmar still a struggle Ever since a massive cyclone swamped the nation of Myanmar last week, only a fraction of the displaced population has received aid. International relief agencies are scrambling to figure out how to deal with the country's xenophobic rulers. John Dimsdale reports. Chavez's terrorist ties raise oil prices The price of oil jumped to $126 a barrel on news that Venezuela President Hugo Chavez may have closer ties than initially suspected with the Columbian terrorist group FARC -- raising fears of U.S. sanctions on his oil-rich nation. Dan Grech reports. Wealthy nations buying up land for food Nations such as Saudi Arabia are seeking to ensure their future food supplies by buying up productive agricultural land in other countries. Sam Eaton reports.