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• US regulators approve new nuclear reactors for first time in 34 years
• German judge orders life sentence for nation's 'first Islamic-motivated terror attack'
• Egypt struggles to recover tourism; investment
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Moscow celebrates Victory Day with military parade Residents of Moscow celebrated Victory Day, a holiday commemorating Russia's triumph over Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. Military parades and fireworks were part of the day's festivities. [edit lead] - Image credit  » Full story Wikinews Shorts: May 11, 2009 A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, May 11, 2009: United States reports third death from H1N1 swine flu and Boston trolleys crash. [edit lead] - Image credit  » Full story Recession hits Australian asbestos victims fund Asbestos victims seeking their retribution payment of $350 million from the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund are approaching the Australian government following an admission from James Hardie compensation fund trustees stating they are unable to pay the victims in lump sums due to the recession. [edit lead] - Image credit  » Full story Past Eurovision contestants give advice to this year's performers, speculate on who will win Eight past singers from eight different countries talk to Wikinews about their favorite Eurovision moments, what advice they give to the performers this Eurovision week, and who they think will take home the grand prize. [edit lead] - Image credit  » Full story

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