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Thai political party nominates the King’s sister for PM
Bangkok, Thailand (CNN)A Thai political party has nominated the King's sister as its candidate for prime minister in March elections -- an unprecedented move that could upend the political landscape and give the revered
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Tensions rise as Venezuela blocks border bridge in standoff over aid
Cucuta, Colombia (CNN)Two US trucks carrying food and medical supplies arrived at Venezuela's border this afternoon, according to a US official in the Colombian border town of Cucuta. But it is not clear when
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Soccer player’s body pulled from wreckage
(CNN)The body of missing footballer Emiliano Sala has been identified, Dorset Police have confirmedIn a statement, Dorset police said "the body brought to Portland Port today ... has been formally identified by HM Coroner
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EU says no to renegotiating Brexit deal
(CNN)Europe has told British Prime Minister Theresa May, again, that it will not reopen talks on the Brexit agreement as she arrived in Brussels to persuade EU leaders to agree to key changes as
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France recalls its ambassador to Italy after ‘provocations’ by Italian leaders
(CNN)France has recalled its ambassador from Italy for consultations over "unprecedented" and "repeated" criticism by Italian officials, the French foreign ministry said in a statement Thursday. "For several months, France has been the target
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Apple’s business model in China may face hurdles
Grand Cayman (CNN Business)Apple's business model in China will probably clash with the desires of Beijing's authoritarian government, Ian Bremmer predicted on Thursday."I think that within five to 10 years max, Apple doesn't have
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India cuts interest rates just before Modi’s election test
New Delhi (CNN Business)India's new central bank governor just gave the country its first interest rate cut in six months ahead of elections in which the health of the economy will play a key
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Investors love Softbank CEO’s Warren Buffett move
Hong Kong (CNN Business)SoftBank CEO Masa Son has taken a page out of Warren Buffett's playbook, sending the Japanese company's shares soaring.Shares in SoftBank Group (SFTBY) spiked nearly 18% in Tokyo on Thursday after
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As ISIS shrinks, Syrians return home to find wasteland
Hajin, Syria (CNN)Two boys in their early teens swing sledgehammers, knocking down what remains of a wall. Another is hauling pieces of wood across the rubble-strewn dirt in front of the house, or what
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The deadly reality for pregnant women in Assam’s tea fields
The names of laborers have been changed for their safety and job security.Assam, India — Rama is scared. She's six months pregnant and increasingly worried about the health of her unborn child.The 22-year-old casual


