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United States requests extradition of ex-Autonomy boss Lynch from UK
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Australian home prices jump most in 16 years, rest of economy lags
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Bangladesh plans to ban e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns
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Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, pope condemns ‘virus’ of consumerism
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Comoros seeks $4.6 billion in investment to climb out of poverty
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