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How have you been affected by the volcanic ash?

How have you been affected by the volcanic ash?

From the fruit you eat, to the sports you watch, the impact of the volcano flight shutdown has hit all facets of life. The ash cloud has stranded millions but has also hit the industries whose products consumers rely on. How have you been affected?

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Ship sinks off Lebanon

Ship sinks off Lebanon

At least nine people are dead after a cargo ship with an international crew sank off the coast of Lebanon, the army said. Some 40 were rescued but ships and helicopters were continuing to search for dozens of missing Friday.

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Payback comes knocking for Mexico’s ‘Boss of Bosses’

Payback comes knocking for Mexico’s ‘Boss of Bosses’

Drug cartel leader dies in firefight with authorities in raid on his resort-town compound

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Prentice delivers Canada’s unpopular position

Prentice delivers Canada’s unpopular position

Harper leaves it to his Environment Minister to present plenary session with little in the way of specifics or commitments

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British Airways wins injunction halting holiday strike

British Airways wins injunction halting holiday strike

Court backs BA’s claim that the ballot of around 13,000 workers by the Unite labour union was illegal because it included members no longer working for airline

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SEC probe won’t derail key Miami public works projects

SEC probe won’t derail key Miami public works projects

Even amid a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, Miami leaders and financial experts say the city appears to be in position to issue bonds to bankroll key public works projects.

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Clinton warns of ‘deal breaker’ on $100-billion (U.S.) climate pact

Clinton warns of ‘deal breaker’ on $100-billion (U.S.) climate pact

U.S. Secretary of State warns U.S. will back down on financing pledge unless China, others commit to transparency in reporting greenhouse gas emissions

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Obama’s climate challenge starts here

Obama’s climate challenge starts here

The President’s decisions in Copenhagen will hit home for the people of Greene County, Pa., the heart of coal country. His success depends on convincing them

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Roy Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, dies at 79

Became a powerful behind-the-scenes influence on the family business who led two investor revolts

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US interest rates remain on hold

The Federal Reserve decides to keep US interest rates on hold at between 0% and 0.25%, as widely expected.

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