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May 28, 2012
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Italy doctors save baby with smallest artificial heart ROME (Reuters) - Italian doctors have saved the life of a 16-month-old boy by implanting the world's smallest artificial heart to keep the infant alive until a donor was found for a transplant.
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Diplomacy on Syria gathers pace Special envoy Kofi Annan is heading for Syria, a day after the UN condemned it over the Houla massacre, in which more than 100 people died.
Rwanda 'backing DR Congo mutiny' The UN says it has evidence that a rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being fuelled by recruits and support from neighbouring Rwanda.
Lazio captain arrested by police The captain of Italian football team Lazio is arrested by police investigating match-fixing, as the homes of players are searched.
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U.N. Security Council condemns Syria over massacre
AMMAN/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Sunday unanimously condemned the killing of at least 108 people, including many children, in the Syrian town of Houla, a sign of mounting outrage at the massacre that the government and rebels blamed on each other.
European shares, euro gain as Greek fears ease
LONDON (Reuters) - European stocks rose for a third consecutive session early on Monday and the euro bounced off two-year lows, as Greek opinion polls showing rising support for pro-bailout parties calmed speculation of a disorderly exit by Athens from the single currency.
Insight: U.S. hedge funds find ways to trade euro misery
BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two decades ago, George Soros rose to fame and fortune on his now-historic trade in which he took on the Bank of England and shrewdly wagered on a devaluation of the British pound.
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Gov. Mead does not expect to propose more Juvenile Justice legislation in 2012
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead says it is doubtful that his office will propose legislation for the 2012 session on how the state should handle Juvenile offenders. Mead says it has been a difficult issue to resolve, but he does want to find a solution.
Elk hunter attacked by a Bear in Grand Teton National Park
Rangers at Grand Teton National Park are investigating after a bear injured a hunter. The unidentified 32-year-old Jackson man encountered the bear Sunday between Blacktail Ponds and Glacier View overlooks.
Roadless rule could help wildlife
Although Wyoming officials oppose a recent court ruling that re-instated the Clinton era roadless rule, a conservationist says the ruling could actually help,not hurt Wyoming's economy. Eric Molvar is a wildlife biologist with the Biodiversity Conservation Alliance.
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