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In tears and shock, Poland bids farewell to murdered mayor
Poles will gather on Saturday in the Baltic port city of Gdansk for the funeral of murdered liberal mayor Pawel…
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Philippines’ richest man Sy dies at 94
The Philippines’ wealthiest man Henry Sy, who rose from being a penniless Chinese immigrant to leading a multi-billion dollar business…
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Trump, Kim to meet anew in month after N.Korean visits White House
President Donald Trump will meet for the second time with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un around the end of…
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What are the long-term side effects of birth control?
Hormonal methods of birth control are considered safe for most people. But is there a limit to how long you…
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Mass hysteria: An epidemic of the mind?
An outbreak of fatal dancing fits among members of the same community, men suddenly gripped by the sickening fear of…
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Vitamin D: Recent research uncovers new benefits
As much of the world experiences a record-breaking heat wave, this Spotlight turns its attention to vitamin D, the so-called…
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Urea dysfunctions in the liver may signal cancer
A new study, now published in the journal Cell, suggests that the way in which the human body processes nitrogen…
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Market wants ‘decisive action’ so Turkey needs to raise rates: Yale economist Stephen Roach
Turkey’s central bank needs to raise interest rates to contain the country’s financial crisis, veteran economist Stephen Roach told CNBC…
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European stocks open slightly higher as Turkey crisis weighs on sentiment
Shares in Europe open slightly higher Wednesday as concerns over the Turkish currency crisis continue to affect investors’ appetite. However,…
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China could reportedly use its ‘unwritten’ tech rules as an ‘invisible tool’ against US firms
With Sino-American trade tensions escalating, China’s cybersecurity standards could be used as an “invisible tool” for retaliating against Washington’s tariffs,…
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