Wildfires in Australia kill at least 173
The worst Australian wildfire disaster kills 173 as 400 fires burn across Victoria. Officials report 750 homes destroyed and 5,000 homeless while arson suspicions prompt crime-scene investigations. Prime Minister Rudd and President Obama offer condolences and aid.
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Hard liners edge in Israeli election race
Jerusalem poll furor shows Benjamin Netanyahu Likud leading but Kadima under Tzipi Livni closing the gap. Neither likely to win a majority of 120 seats without coalitions, with Avigdor Lieberman poised to gain and hard line parties shaping post election blocs. Turnout low and many small parties could tilt outcomes.
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Flu study links absolute humidity to spread of illness
Researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that absolute humidity, not relative humidity, governs flu transmission. Low absolute humidity allows greater virus survival and spread, explaining winter spikes and suggesting humidity management could help reduce illness. cautions include avoiding excess moisture to prevent mold.
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