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  • Horse racing-Riding ‘genius’ Eddery dies, aged 63

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    (Adds background, quotes) LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Eleven-times Flat racing champion Pat Eddery, one of the greatest jockeys of all time, has died at the age of 63. The Ireland-born jockey rode 4,632 winners before his retirement in 2003 including 14 British classics. Only Gordon Richards (4,870) has ridden more winners in Britain than…

  • Chipotle to reopen 43 restaurants after E. coli all-clear

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    The company closed the restaurants on Oct. 31 after a reported outbreak of E. coli, which caused food poisoning among some people who had eaten at eight of its restaurants. Health officials have concluded that there is no ongoing risk from the incident, Chipotle said on Tuesday. Chipotle will test fresh produce, raw meat, and…

  • El Nino threatens 11 million children in Africa with hunger, disease: U.N.

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    Food and water shortages caused by drought and floods are causing malnutrition, which increases children's vulnerability to killer diseases like malaria, diarrhoea, cholera and dengue fever, it said. “The consequences could ripple through generations unless affected communities receive support,” UNICEF said in a statement, referring to stunting, which affects children who are getting too few…

  • Sophiris’s prostate drug meets main goal in late-stage study

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    (Reuters) – Sophiris Bio Inc said on Tuesday its sole drug in development met the main goal of a late stage study, reviving hopes for approval 11 months after the company’s interim analysis suggested the treatment would fail the study. The company said the drug, PRX302, had significantly improved symptoms in men suffering from benign…