World’s heaviest man vows marriage as weight loss continues
Manuel Uribe, once weighing 1235 pounds, has slimmed to about 700 pounds and marks his 43rd birthday with a wish to stand and marry. He has lost about 550 pounds in two years but remains bedridden and unable to walk his fianc ee down the aisle. He met Claudia Solis four years ago and says they are a couple, already bonded in God’s eyes.
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Monterrey
Mexico
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Uribe
Guinness
Claudia Solis
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Panda Mao Mao laid to rest after Sichuan quake loss
In Wolong China Mao Mao the 9 year old panda mother of five was found buried under debris after the May 12 quake. She was gently buried in a fenced grave as staff paid tribute. The disaster damaged the breeding center and claimed five staff members.
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Chavez annuls decree forcing citizens to spy on neighbors
President Hugo Chavez scrapped a controversial intelligence decree that would have compelled Venezuelans to inform on neighbors or face prison. He ordered the National Assembly to draft a new law, calling the decree an error to be corrected, while denying that the government is on the defensive.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
National Assembly
Atlas highlights Africa climate change impact across continent
The United Nations environment agency released a 400 page atlas with over 300 satellite images showing dramatic changes across Africa. It notes deforestation near 10 million acres per year, soil erosion and farmland degradation affecting about 65 percent of lands, and refugee migrations intensifying environmental pressure.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
United Nations Environment Agency
Africa
President prioritizes diplomacy in Iran standoff
President Bush said diplomacy is his first choice to resolve the Iran nuclear standoff, while leaving all options on the table. He urged European allies and sanctions pressure, opposing Tehran's enrichment. Iranian President Ahmadinejad dismissed Bush's aims, claiming his era has ended.
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Pakistani troops killed in U S led strike near Afghan border
Pakistan accuses U S led coalition of aggression after an airstrike hit a Frontier Corps post killing 11 soldiers near the Mohmand region. The clash followed Afghan Taliban skirmishes with eight militants reported dead. Stake remains high amid cross border tensions.
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