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From The Times
May 13, 2008

World in brief: Vladimir Putin shuffles his Cabinet

Putin shuffles his Cabinet

Moscow Vladimir Putin, who became Prime Minister last week after two terms as Russia's President, has reshuffled his Cabinet, bringing in high-profile figures from his presidency but leaving prominent ministries unchanged. The Ministry of Energy and Industry was split into two, a reflection of the growing importance of oil and gas exports and concerns that the country's industrial sector is underdeveloped.

Battles go on in Lebanon

Beirut At least one man was killed in clashes between government troops and militants loyal to Hezbollah in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. Arab ministers will arrive in the country this week to try to ease tensions after six days of fighting. (AFP)

47 migrants 'die on voyage'

Tunis The bodies of 47 migrants were dumped overboard after they died of cold and starvation when the boat taking them from Libya to Italy broke down, a Tunisian newspaper reported. Coastguards rescued 16 survivors. (Reuters)

Feminist writer O'Faolain dies

Dublin The journalist and feminist Nuala O'Faolain, who wrote Are You Somebody?, has died of lung cancer in Dublin, aged 68. In April she told the radio station RTE she was dying and would be sad to lose a lifetime of experiences. (AP)

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