All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 05/12/2008 - 04:03

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city....


 

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