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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's humanitarian chief urges Burma to reconsider its attitude towards allowing aid teams into the country. 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.

Fannie, Freddie ease mortgage rates Mortgage rates in some markets came down today, with banks offering certain jumbo loans at a little above 6% -- a lot cheaper than last week. Banks are loosening up on lending again because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a new strategy. Jill Barshay reports. Laptop prices expected to rise too While it seems the price of everything is rising, electronics -- computers in particular -- are getting more powerful and cheaper at the same time. But Lisa Napoli reports that's about to end. India halts trading to slow food prices India's government has decided it's had enough with rising food prices. It has suspended futures trading for some key commodites there, including soybean oil, chickpeas and potatoes. Sam Eaton reports.