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Facebook courting Twitter lovers - in case you didn't hear about this

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — Facebook is courting Twitter lovers with pages that fire instant updates to limitless audiences in a fashion echoing the essence of the hot micro-blogging service.

The new feature debuts as Facebook prepares to begin rolling out on March 11 revamped home pages that emphasize fresh news from friends that users most want to stay in tune with.