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U.S. proposes cutting total biofuels requirements in 2018
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Wednesday proposed to reduce the volume of biofuel required to be used…
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UNESCO urges Poland to halt logging in ancient Bialowieza forest
WARSAW (Reuters) - The United Nations' cultural body UNESCO has called on Poland to halt logging in its ancient Bialowieza…
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Wars of the ‘noses’: drought threatens Rome’s eternal drinking fountains
ROME (Reuters) - Baking summer heat has forced Rome to close some of the drinking fountains known as "big noses,"…
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Intel, John McAfee settle lawsuits over antivirus pioneer’s name
NEW YORK (Reuters) - John McAfee, the creator of eponymous antivirus computer software, has settled a lawsuit against Intel Corp…
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Exclusive: Energy giants court Qatar for gas expansion role despite crisis
LONDON (Reuters) - The West's three biggest energy corporations are lobbying Qatar to take part in a huge expansion of…
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Ahead of fractious G20, Germany and China pledge new cooperation
BERLIN (Reuters) - Ties between China and Germany are about to enter a new phase, China's president said, as he…
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U.S. prepared to use force on North Korea ‘if we must’ – U.N. envoy
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States cautioned on Wednesday it was ready to use force if need be to…
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Election of Vanuatu’s New President Underway
A total of 16 candidates nominated for the position – candidates include former prime ministers, politicians, public servants, and even…
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Pacific Games Council Terminate Agreement
Tonga’s failure to go back on its initial decision to withdraw has seen to the host agreement between the Games…
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Asia shares cowed by Korea tensions, await Fed minutes
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets got off to a subdued start on Wednesday as simmering tensions on the Korean…
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