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Trade war opens Chinese market to Brazilian soybean producers

Trade war opens Chinese market to Brazilian soybean producers

SANTA CRUZ DO RIO PARDO, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian farmer Andrey Rodrigues wasn’t planning to beef up soybean production for next year’s harvest until a couple of months ago, but now he’s extra hope...

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Chinese-made C919 jet hits snags as trade tensions disrupt parts supplies

Chinese-made C919 jet hits snags as trade tensions disrupt parts supplies

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s ambition to challenge Boeing and Airbus with its own homegrown passenger jet is running into turbulence, with deliveries of finished aircraft likely to fall far short of i...

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Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defenses, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President Vladimir Putin said in rem...

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Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade

Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali closed schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports jihadi militants imposed on the capital. Education M...

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LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal, AP source says

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal, AP source says

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LSU has fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Assoc...

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What’s at stake as Trump meets Japan’s Takaichi for the 1st time

What’s at stake as Trump meets Japan’s Takaichi for the 1st time

TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump arrives Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensi...

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