(1)Japan confirms fresh outbreak of bird flu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Oita prefectural officials are seen standing near chicken coops in the compound of a private residence in Kokonoe, Oita Prefecture, on Feb. 17, where dead bantams infected with bird flu were raised.

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