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	03/8/2011
Good Morning Pan LATEST NEWS Researchers find U.S. "diabetes belt" NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Already dubbed America's "stroke belt," the southeastern U.S. just earned another dubious distinction as the nation's "diabetes belt," government researchers said Tuesday. | Full Article Scientists grow viable urethras from boys' cells March 07, 2011 06:34 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Researchers have used patients' own cells to grow urinary tubes in the lab and have successfully used them to replace damaged tissue in five young boys, showing the potential power of cell-based therapies. | Full Article Japan panel finds no link to vaccines, deaths: report March 08, 2011 07:43 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - A panel of experts at Japan's health ministry found no direct link between vaccines made by Pfizer Inc and Sanofi-Aventis SA and the deaths of children, but said further checks were needed, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday. | Full Article Studies find gene links to world's biggest killer March 07, 2011 01:20 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found 13 new gene variants that increase a person's risk of developing heart disease, the world's number one killer, in a series of large-scale international genetic studies. | Full Article Morning-after pill may be ok for non-emergency use March 07, 2011 04:09 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The morning-after pill may be safe and effective as a regular birth control method, researchers say. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Gaddafi forces strike rebels in west and east Libya March 08, 2011 09:46 AM ET TRIPOLI/RAS LANUF, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan government troops, tanks and warplanes attacked rebels on the western and eastern fronts on Tuesday, pressing their campaign to crush an insurrection against Muammar Gaddafi. | Full Article Raj Rajaratnam in court to face insider trading trial March 08, 2011 09:21 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - The criminal trial of Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam begins on Tuesday with jury selection in a case at the heart of the biggest insider trading investigation in a generation. | Full Article OPEC mulls boosting output, Iran sees no need March 08, 2011 09:22 AM ET KUWAIT/DUBAI (Reuters) - OPEC oil producers are consulting about a supply boost but many in the group remain skeptical, saying high prices are due to fears of shortage and world supply is comfortable despite the loss of Libyan crude. | Full Article WikiLeaks: EADS execs briefed U.S. on internal feud March 08, 2011 09:36 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - A litany of back-stabbing at Europe's top aerospace group is exposed in leaked U.S. cables, which show American diplomats avidly collecting details on the cracks in U.S. planemaker Boeing's main rival. | Full Article Afghan leader steps up criticism during Gates trip March 08, 2011 06:53 AM ET KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai stepped up criticism of Western institutions and military forces on Tuesday, accusing them of acting at crossed purposes and deepening rifts reopened by a spate of civilian casualties. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Stocks flat as Libya turmoil continues McDonald's February sales up worldwide Brown-Forman raises forecast Bank of America sees relatively high expenses Axel Weber: Markets have understood ECB correctly RELATED VIDEO Vegemite on agenda for Gillard and Obama Warplanes attack Libyan rebels La Paz landslide forces evacuations A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Sick groom marries bride in Skype wedding Full Article Prince pilloried over pedophile pal Not getting enough sleep? Turn off the technology - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend