[Bug 1245238] [NEW] Error updating fresh Linux Mint install: Encountered a section with no Package: header

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E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/packages.medibuntu.org_dists_raring_free_i18n_Translation-en
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
E: _cache->open() failed, please report.

This is the error message given out by the update manager.

Version/Edition of Linux mint:
Linux Mint 15 "olivia" 64 bit

How to produce bug:
Attempt to install updates via the vanilla Update Manager and will display error with every subsequent install attempt.

What Happened:
Updates failed to install, see above.

What was expected to occur:
Updates to install summarily and without issue.

** Affects: apt (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: Invalid


** Tags: error fail update
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Error updating fresh Linux Mint install: Encountered a section with no Package: header
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1245238
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