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- 'Bird flu outbreak in Afghanistan confirmed as H5N1 strain (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Two outbreaks of bird flu in Afghanistan were caused by the highly pathogenic form of the H5N1 avian virus, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Friday.
'Bird thinks Pacers can clean up problems (The Indianapolis Star)
The off-court issues involving members of the Indiana Pacers over the past few months have taken an emotional toll on team president Larry Bird, but he expects better days for the team's fans.
'Godwin, Bird go on (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
L.C. Bird's Ebony Patterson (top) and Deep Run's Amy Turner scramble for a loose ball during 1st half action in the Central Region Girls semi-finals at the Siegel Center.
'L.C. Bird & Mills Godwin advance in Central Region girls basketball tourney (NBC 12 Richmond)
The L.C. Bird girl?s team needed two overtimes, but they finally posted a 54-46 win over Deep Run last night, sending them into the Group AAA state tournament next week. They will play Mills Godwin, which posted a 49-45 win over Monican.
'Laos hit again by bird flu (Meat News)
LAOS: Another case of H5N1 bird flu has been reported at a commercial duck farm near Laos' capital. After seven months without an outbreak of avian influenza (AI), another case of H5N1 has been reported in Laos.
'NBA: Johnson counted as Bird's favorite (Albuquerque Tribune)
Larry Bird led the Celtics to two NBA titles in the 1980s, and Boston worshipped him. Bird had a favorite of his own, though, and it wasn't either of the future Hall of Famers who joined him in the league's greatest frontcourt.
'Russian bird flu outbreak to end within two weeks: official (AFP via Yahoo! News)
An outbreak of bird flu at eight Moscow region sites, five of which have been confirmed to have the deadly H5N1 virus, will be over within two weeks, a top veterinary official said Thursday.
'Bird flu containment strategy working, says animal health chief (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Countries working to contain bird flu on farms have also rolled back infection amongst humans, the head of the world agency tackling animal health said on Thursday.
'FDA experts to vote on first bird flu vaccine (CNN Money)
Worried about bird flu? If Sanofi has its way, America could soon be getting its first FDA-approved vaccine.
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