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Asia Pacific

Hong Kongers Mark 13th Anniversary of Tiananmen
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China: In holding vigil, residents of territory exercise freedoms that mainlanders don't have.

Europe and Middle East

Israel reports first case of mad cow disease
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Israel's Agriculture Ministry reported on Monday that they discovered its first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease.

Bomb Kills 16 Israeli Bus Passengers
MEGIDDO, Israel (AP) - An Islamic militant drove a car packed with explosives alongside an Israeli bus Wednesday and then ignited a huge fireball...

USA

Farmland to reorganize management team, close 16 convenience stores
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Farmland Industries announced a reorganization of its management team and the closure of 16 convenience stores in northeast Arkansas.

American Foods, Iowa Quality Beef form joint venture at Tama plant
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The Iowa Quality Beef Supply Network, and American Foods Group will form a joint venture to operate the Iowa Quality Beef plant in Tama, Iowa, which was recently acquired by producer-owned IQBSN as a site to process cattle from Iowa and the region, according to a news release.

USDA lowers 2002 US meat export forecast,cites Russia
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - The Agriculture Department on Tuesday lowered its 2002 meat and poultry export forecast to $12.4 billion, down $200 million from the previous estimate, due to the interruption of U.S. poultry exports to Russia earlier this year.

U.S. urges WTO to set farm export subsidy deadline
GENEVA, June 4 (Reuters) - The United States, outlining its priorities for coming talks on farm reform, urged the World Trade Organization on Tuesday to set a five-year deadline for members to end all agricultural export subsidies.

What's Next for the Packer Ownership Ban?
Although it was rejected from the 2002 Farm Bill, one of the amendment's sponsors isn't ready to throw in the towel.

U.S. Upsets Portugal
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UPDATE: U.S. scores three first-half goals, then holds off Portugal for first World Cup soccer win since 1994. Above, a Portuguese defender heads the ball away from Anthony Sanneh, left.