| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:16 AEST |
| Expires: | Monday, December 1, 2008 9:16 AEST |
America's political leaders have clamoured to offer assistance to the residents of Louisiana and other states affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Some Australians stranded in Bangkok are being told that their travel insurance won't be valid.
Scientists say they've pinpointed certain gene combinations which make some suffer longer than others.
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