The U. N. World Food Programme confirmed the abduction of eight of its workers in northern Darfur.

联合国世界粮食计划署证实其８名工作人员在达尔富尔北部遭到绑架。

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The foundation said its research confirmed years of anecdotal reports of dwindling populations along the east coast.

基金会说，它的调查证实了多年来有关东海岸沿线考拉减少的传闻报道。

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WHO will update its cumulative list of confirmed cases accordingly.

世卫组织将相应更新其累计确认病例清单。

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The United Nations has confirmed that four of its workers were abducted early Monday in Waajid, in south-central Somalia.

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Early accounts of the casualties in Homs talked of as many as 200 deaths, but one of the main activist groups later revised its confirmed toll down to 55.

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Looking ahead, Barclays Capital said Friday that its indicators confirmed a modest recovery was in sight.

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The virus, also called H1N1, has spread as Australia reported its first confirmed case.

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