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Superman sizzles - Asafa smashes 100m mark in lightning run 
RIETI, Italy (AP): Jamaica's Asafa Powell confounded critics after a disappointing performance in the World Championships last month to obliterate his world record in the 100 metres yesterday, running a blistering 9.74 seconds at the Rieti Grand Prix....
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 Leaders laud Asafa
'Dean' or no 'Dean', classes resume
Canterbury under siege - Thuggery, 'madness' reign; cops vow to restore calm
'Myths, ignorance fuelling child abuse'
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Shot at sea 
One night in June 2006. Way out at sea, off Jamaica's south coast. It's raining heavily. All around Ali Babaand Manfred, except for the areas lit by a fishing lantern, is pitch black. The rain mercilessly beats down on the seasoned fishermen as they anticipate a tug at their fishing line.
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2007 GSAT success stories
It's lucky 13 for scholarship winner
Keep island of Jamaica rabies-free - vets
Getting the grips on sinus
Something extra...
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China relations to boost Caribbean economies - $197m coming Jamaica's way
XIAMEN, China: Caribbean economies are expected to swell from billions in foreign direct investment from China in the next three years, as the world's fourth largest economy makes good on its commitment to improve economic ties with the region....
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How to send your parcels - Postal tips you can use
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'I can do even 9.68' - Asafa Powell confident he can lower world record much further 
RIETI, Italy (AP): Asafa Powell set another world record in the 100 metres, and suspects he can go even faster.The world's fastest man improved his record yesterday, winning a heat at the Rieti Grand Prix in 9.74 seconds despite easing at the end....
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Daren Powell returns amazing figures to set up West Indies victory
'It was a dream spell'
Gayle's okay
Bodles grab lion's share of awards
Waterhouse storm into KO final
Burrell to run unopposed
Anchovy High to play in Zone A of daCosta Cup
Germany, Argentina Cup opener
Alonso wins as McLaren open gap on Ferrari
Federer wins fourth straight US Open
Henin routs Kuznetsova
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EDITORIAL - Giving shape to the new House
The 33-27 final count in the general election gives the JLP a margin of victory over the PNP which is about half the margin enjoyed by the previous administration. Magisterial recounts or other legal action could change that margin, but there are other factors that play a role...
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Rest well, it's 'Sleep Week'
Engaging the uncommitted
NOTE-WORTHY - Crossroads
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Ministry clarifies process in HIV vaccine trials
THE EDITOR, Sir: We are writing to address some of the issues raised in two recent Letters to the Editor in relation to HIV vaccine trials in Jamaica. Contrary to what was stated, the experimental vaccines do not use any part of whole or live HIV and cannot cause HIV or AIDS.
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Bruce shows the quality
Congratulations Bruce Golding
Not Portia's fault
Time to start a new era in education
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Port Royal Music Festival 'Main Show' Great, but late - Artistes deliver despite many delay 
WHEN THE stage went dark at 2:07 a.m. yesterday morning, there were squeals at the Port Royal Entertainment Centre in anticipation of the main act of the 2007 CVM TV Port Royal Music Festival's Main Show. It had been a 45-minute wait, filled with recorded music...
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Cooking Catherine - Glamorous star goes against 'type'
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Most eligible bachelors 
Though it has been a year we are sure you haven't forgotten the Flair's pick of Jamaica's most eligible bachelors. They are back and we have them in all shapes and sizes; successful, potential for prosperity and downright all-round good guys.
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Elections - What happens next?
Election day awards
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King crowned St Lucian PM 
CASTRIES, St.Lucia (CMC): Stephenson King has been sworn in as St. Lucia's Prime Minister following the death of Sir John Compton on Friday, a government spokesperson confirmed yesterday. King, who has acted as Prime Minister since April this year after Sir John fell ill...
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Antigua wooing Chinese investors
Trinidad to host labour conference
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Neo-Naziring buste - deight arrested for anti-semitic attacks
JERUSALEM (AP)Police yesterday said they have broken up a cell of young Israeli neo-Nazis accused of a string of violent racist attacks, shocking a nation that was founded 60 years agoas a refuge for Jews in the wake of the Holocaust...
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'Osama impotent'
Overpass tragedy
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