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Mexico flu sparks worldwide fear

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Mexico says it now fears at least 81 people have died from a new strain of swine flu which experts say has the potential to turn into a global pandemic.

The president has invoked emergency powers to try to limit the spread of the virus.

Stephen Gibbs reports.

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