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Breaking Tweets
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Breaking Tweets compiles the latest world news and Twitter feedback on that news. The site seeks to help people add to their perspective of the world through tweets.
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Four on Hajj killed by swine flu
The Saudi Health Ministry has announced the first four deaths from swine flu at this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca. BBC reports, The Saudi government has said all pilgrims need a certificate of vaccination before they can apply for a visa. In ...
One in six Americans go hungry
A new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more Americans are going hungry. USA TODAY reports, forty-nine million people in American households one in six went hungry or had insufficient food at some point in 2008, the highest number...
Obama in China: Twitter users in region address Beijing visit
As part of his first tour of Asia, U.S. President Barack Obama met Tuesday with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Beijing, participating in a summit to discuss a number of issues, per BBC. @stevebruskCNN tweeted the following about the event, “CNN li...
Swine flu challenges airline travelers
The push to prevent others from being infected with swine flu is causing conflict between airline travelers. Tampa Bay Online reports the staff at United Airlines suspected passenger Mitra Mostoufi had the flu and forced her to get off the plane an...
Munich doctors make breakthrough in breast reconstruction
Doctors in Bavaria have become the first in Europe to test a new post-mastectomy plastic surgery procedure that uses pig tissue. News24 reports, after giving replacement breasts made from pigskin to six women in Germany, doctors in Munich detailed th...
TwitPics: Twitter users celebrate U.S. Veterans Day with photos
The United State’s celebration of Veteran’s Day dates back to after World War I. First designated a holiday by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, current President Barack Obama honored the day by speaking at Arlington National Cemetery in W...

