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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 China in 'all-out' quake effort Chinese President Hu Jintao calls for "all-out" efforts to rescue victims of an earthquake measuring 7.8. First US aid plane lands in Burma The first US relief flight lands in Burma, but agencies warn the amount of aid getting to people is inadequate. Tough talks loom after Serb polls Serbia's election results point to a victory for the pro-EU bloc, but the nationalists say they could still form the next government.

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.