The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-04-08

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[01] Investigation Continues

By Giahanatzis Dimitris

Sources: NET, ANA

A drug store in Kolonos district, Attica, and a company importing food supplements in Larissa, central Greece, underwent inspections, as part of the investigation into the doping scandal that hit the Greek national weightlifting team. On Tuesday morning, the Prosecutor and men of the Drug Law Enforcement raided the offices and the training centre of the Hellenic Weightlifting Federation searching for the controversial

Head coach Christos Iakovou and the teams doctor were given until Wednesday to account for their role in the case.

In the meantime, the committee assigned to propose the necessary anti-doping measure will hold its first sitting on Wednesday morning. Culture Minister Michael Liapis and his Deputy Minister for Sports Affairs Giannis Ioannides will chair the sitting.

Translated by Areti Christou

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[02] From Iraq

08 Apr 2008 18:05:00

Sources: The Associated Press

Addressing a Congress committee, top US commander in Iraq David Petraeus suggested a 45-day halt of the US pullout from Iraq. Petraeus says a 45-day period is needed to reassess the state of the war once the last of the five so-called "surge" brigades has gone home at the end of July. "At the end of that period, we will commence a process of assessment to examine the conditions on the ground and, over time, determine when we can make recommendations for further reductions," he said.

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