Spanish Authorities Are Locking Up Trash Cans To Prevent People From Foraging For Food
• http://www.businessinsider.com, Rob WileHere's how bad the economic crisis has gotten in Spain, according to the New York Times' Suzanne Daley:
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Biotech giant attempts to discredit shocking findings
Biotech giant attempts to discredit shocking findings
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