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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's recently revealed nuclear site is getting a visit from the outside world. A team of U.N. inspectors will visit the still unfinished uranium enrichment facility near the holy city of Qom (kohm) to verify it is for peaceful purposes. Iran denies it is trying to make nuclear weapons.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A suicide bomber in a car has killed a police officer on a highway that runs between Pakistan's capital, Islamabad and the city of Lahore. It's seen as more retaliation for the army's advance into the militant sanctuary of South Waziristan, near the Afghan border. WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (seh-BEEL'-yuhs) now has authority to bypass federal rules when it comes to swine flu treatment. President Barack Obama's declaration of a national emergency now allows speedier opening of alternative care sites to treat swine flu and keep those patients out of regular hospital emergency rooms. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal aid has been freed up for Puerto Rico after an explosion and fire at a fuel storage site. The White House has designated Puerto Rico an emergency zone. Some of the tanks are still burning and nearby residents have been urged to flee the toxic smoke. SYDNEY (AP) — The usually bustling Sydney Harbor Bridge turned into a giant grassy picnic area in a tourism promotion Sunday. The bridge was covered by lawn laid specially for the morning event. It was attended by 6,000 lucky picnickers chosen in a ballot to enjoy food, music and the majestic view.
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