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BAISHAZHEN, China — Rogue mining operations in southern China produce an estimated half of the world’s supply of the most valuable rare earth minerals.
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BAGHDAD — Three suicide bombers attacked a police headquarters in Mosul, killing a top police commander, a prominent figure who had escaped previous assassination attempts.
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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York pledged to have every street plowed by Thursday morning and then to figure out why the clean-up was inadequate.
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PARIS — Critics say France’s sale of assault ships to Russia may have pioneered the way for other Western countries to sell Russia whatever they have to offer.
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Some Israelis Question Benefits for Ultra-Religious
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Islamic Sect Claims Nigeria Attacks, Toll At 86
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MEXICO CITY — Deep in this country’s Aztec roots, there is admiration for submitting to the elements, and it seems to re-emerge every winter with force.
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