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UN Bans Sending Baby Elephants from Wild to Zoos and Circuses
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Iran Tanker Heads to Greece from Gibraltar
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G-7 Leaders Prepare For Summit Amid Fears Over Global Economy
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British Prime Minister under Pressure To Recall Parliament
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System to reduce pollution, cut traffic congestion planned for China
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In Kim's Threats and Appeasement, Experts See Move to Manipulate Trump
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Kudlow defends Trump attempt to restructure trade relations with China
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Argentine president replaces treasury minister
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