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Swine flu kills five during Haj
The Saudi health minister, Abdullah al-Rabeeah, said that five people have died because of swine flu during the Haj pilgrimage this year, reports The Associated Press. He said that authorities have recorded 73 cases of the flu at the pilgrimage, adding that only 10 percent of the around three million pilgrims were vaccinated against the flu.
Saudi officials have said that they have taken several precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak of swine flu during the Haj.
Iran stores abundant fuel oil on supertankers
Iran stores at least 550,000-600,000 tonnes fuel oil at sea.
Iran stores at least 550,000-600,000 tonnes fuel oil at sea.
Beltone says to trade on Egypt bourse by year-end
The bank says shares listed on bourse will trade by end of 2010.
The bank says shares listed on bourse will trade by end of 2010.
KNPC's Zanki hired as new CEO of Kuwait Petroleum C
Zanki to start as head of KPC within days-source.
Zanki to start as head of KPC within days-source.
Tags: dead, Haj, Saudi, swine flu, vaccination.
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