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The gold rush is over

Concerns that Turkey's currency crisis will spill into other emerging markets — and maybe Europe — aren't spooking investors much. Just look at gold. It's supposed to be
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Libya Fast Facts

(CNN)Here's some background information about Libya, an oil-rich country in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Chad, Niger and Sudan.About Libya:(from the CIA World
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The world’s highest paid actress

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director on the ‘overwhelming’ audience response

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Kerala monsoon rains turn deadly

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How did Korea split?

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Mom to see son for first time in 68 years

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