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		Experts move closer to identifying best embryos HONG KONG (Reuters) - Scientists in Australia and Greece appear to be moving closer to identifying genes that determine which test-tube embryos stand the best chance of implanting in the womb and growing into healthy babies.

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World Headlines China quake toll close to 15,000 Nearly 15,000 people died and 25,000 are still trapped in the earthquake that hit China, official media say. UN raises Burma cyclone estimate The UN sharply increases to 2.5m its estimate of those severely affected by Cyclone Nargis in Burma. New deadline for Zimbabwe's vote Zimbabwe's government extends by 90 days the deadline a presidential run-off vote must be held.

Economic indicator: Less cash Wal-Mart says sales have started to follow the pay cycle -- trailing off as money runs out before the next paycheck comes. And Bank of America is seeing more people paying for basics with credit cards. Janet Babin reports on families feeling the pinch. Suppliers come to small businesses' aid Banks are reporting more loans to small businesses going bad. That means the small businesses left standing are having a harder time getting credit. And that hurts their suppliers. Jill Barshay reports on some creative solutions to keep business flowing. Will China accept help for earthquake? With the death toll from China's Sichuan Province earthquake at more than 12,000 and expected to rise, aid offers are coming in from around the globe. But will Beijing be receptive to assistance or choose to go it alone? Scott Tong reports.