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Popular Libyan army commander killed fighting in a battle in the eastern city of Benghazi

BENGHAZI, Libya – Libyan officials say a popular army commander has been killed in battle in the eastern city of Benghazi after opposing militiamen hit his position with a rocket. A statement Wednesday by health authorities says 1st Sgt. Salem Alniali, a longtime enemy of radical extremist groups, “died in …

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United Arab Emirates, a major oil producer, to end existing price controls on motor fuel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Emirati authorities say they plan to scrap long-standing price controls on fuel starting next month, meaning pump prices could rise as the OPEC member nation weathers a sustained slump in oil prices. The Ministry of Energy announced the surprise move on Wednesday, saying fuel prices …

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Argentina's Debt Crisis: Country turns to UN to avoid accountability

Defaulting on sovereign debt is never a good strategy. Just ask Argentina. The South American nation has defaulted 10 times—most recently this summer—on its international obligations and has experienced sharp economic decline as a result. In the early 1900s, Argentina ranked among the world’s top 10 in per capita income. …

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