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Death toll rises to 16 after 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Philippines
(CNN)At least 16 people have died after the Philippines was rattled by two major earthquakes, authorities said on Tuesday. A further 81 people were injured and 14 remain missing, a statement from the Office
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Exxon is helping China move away from coal
New York (CNN Business)China is turning to ExxonMobil to help meet its insatiable appetite for cleaner energy as the country moves away from coal.Despite lingering trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, Exxon (XOM) on
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Swine fever wreaks havoc with China’s pork production
New York (CNN Business)African swine fever is plaguing China's pork production. The disease is killing multitudes of animals, hitting the global pork supply chain, and driving up prices.China is one of the biggest producers
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Chinese pig farmer makes $3K a month and it has nothing to do with pigs
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Two men released without charges after death of journalist in Northern Ireland
(CNN)The two teenagers who had been arrested in connection with the killing of investigative journalist Lyra McKee were released without charges on Sunday, police in Northern Ireland said.The two men, aged 18 and 19,
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Couple could face death penalty over ‘sea home’
(CNN)An American bitcoin trader and his girlfriend could face the death penalty after they were accused of threatening Thailand's sovereignty by building and living in a "sea home" off the coast of Phuket.Chad Elwartowski
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Japan Emperor’s first foreign guest: Trump
(CNN)Japan's new emperor has yet to ascend the throne, but he already has his first foreign guest lined up: United States President Donald Trump.Current Emperor Akihito, 85, will step down at the end of
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Journalist killed in N Ireland seen as rising star
(CNN)Lyra McKee, the young investigative journalist shot dead during violence in Northern Ireland on Thursday, had been widely viewed as a rising star within the industry.McKee's reporting and writing, inextricably linked to the volatile
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Saudi sisters go public in plea for help: ‘We are in danger’
(CNN)Two Saudi sisters who planned their escape for almost five years and are now seeking asylum in the country of Georgia have revealed their identities in a plea for international help.Wafa Zayed al-Subaie, 25,
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Paris prosecutors investigating if short-circuit caused Notre Dame fire
Paris (CNN)Paris prosecutors are investigating if an electrical short-circuit caused the fire that ripped through Notre Dame Cathedral. A judicial source told CNN on Thursday that "we are not excluding any hypothesis at this


