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• Giant clams may have fed early humans
No one had expected to discover a new giant clam species, "particularly in the Red Sea , one of the best investigated coral reef provinces," Richter said.
• Asia sides with West, not Russia, over Georgia
Russia's decision to recognize Georgia's separatist regions Tuesday sparked another storm of criticism from the West because both provinces make up roughly 20 percent of Georgia's territory.
• Top Marine eyes shift from Iraq to Afghanistan
Ten of Iraq's 18 provinces have already been returned to Iraqi control. Bush said in January 2007 that the goal was to have all 18 in Iraqi control by the end of 2007; currently there is no announced goal, although completing the process is a crucial ...
• Up to 10,000 defy order to end Thai protest
He and other government officials have encouraged demonstrators to leave voluntarily, even offering free bus trips back to the provinces. "Police will use a softened stance to deal with the protesters," Police Lt.
• Singapore salon infuses tea with new level of luxury
Unflavored black teas such as Darjeeling and Ceylon are also available, as are green, white and the rare yellow tea, which is derived through a secret roasting process of leaves picked only once a year from gardens in two provinces in China.