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@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ Python News
 
 (editors: check NEWS.help for information about editing NEWS using ReST.)
 
+What's New in Python 2.5.3?
+===========================
+
+*Release date: 1X-Dec-2008*
+
+
 What's New in Python 2.5.3c1?
 =============================