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- 'Red Cross seeks $13.7 million to combat bird flu (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The world's largest disaster relief agency appealed on Thursday for 17.4 million Swiss francs ($13.7 million) to train tens of thousands of Red Cross volunteers to shore up defenses against any bird flu pandemic.
'Bird Flu Found in Man in China; Global Cases Near 200 (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Bird flu was detected in a man in eastern China, taking the global tally of human cases to almost 200 since 2003, the World Health Organization said.
'U.S. to kill flocks suspected of having bird flu (CNN.com)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- If deadly bird flu shows up in U.S. chickens or turkeys, the government will kill off any flocks suspected of having the virus even before tests are completed, officials said Wednesday.
'Bird flu restrictions to be ended (BBC News)
The bird flu restrictions imposed after the discovery of a dead swan at Cellardyke in Fife are to be lifted.
'Tyson shares retreat as bird flu fears hit outlook (Market Watch)
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Tyson Foods Inc., the nation's largest chicken and beef producer, fell Thursday after the company slashed its earnings outlook because bird flu fears are suppressing demand and prices for exported chicken.
'Man Traveling With Dead Bird Stopped At MIA (WPLG Click10.com via Yahoo! News)
Customs officials are questioning a Nigerian man at Miami International Airport after they say they found that he was carrying at least one dead bird.
'Bird protection zone to be lifted (BBC News)
Bird flu restrictions imposed after the discovery of a dead swan in Fife are to be lifted, Jack McConnell announces.
'China announces new bird flu death (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A 21-year-old migrant worker has died of bird flu in central China, state media reported.
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