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How Jamaica took out an insurance policy for itself, and why it’s about to pay off after Hurricane Melissa
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Trump sets new China tariff rate after 'amazing' Xi meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had agreed with President Xi Jinping to trim existing tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, resuming U.S. soybean purchases and keeping rare earths exports flowing.
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Police detain 5 more suspects in Louvre heist, but jewels are still missing

Police have arrested five more suspects linked to the theft of treasures worth $143 million Cdn from the Louvre museum's Apollo gallery, a Paris prosecutor said on Thursday, expressing hope the latest developments will help find the jewels.
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Feds announce $7M for Hurricane Melissa relief in Caribbean countries

The MP overseeing Canada's foreign aid announced $7 million in humanitarian relief for Caribbean states hit by Hurricane Melissa on Thursday.
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Speed cameras are controversial in Canada. So why does Europe love them?

Speed cameras are widely in use across Europe, where studies have shown they are highly effective at preventing accidents.