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Most expensive home in US – dubbed ‘billionaires’ bunker’ – purchased for $238 million

Most expensive home in US – dubbed ‘billionaires’ bunker’ – purchased for $238 million A hedgefunder has just bought the most expensive home in US history — a $238 million four-story condo on Central Park South in a building dubbed the billionaires’ bunker.”
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Alberta homeowner announces contest for $1.7M home: $25 and an essay

Alberta homeowner announces contest for $1.7M home: $25 and an essay A woman in Alberta, Canada, announced a contest earlier this month that calls on potential homeowners to pen an essay and pay $25 dollars to get a chance to win her home that’s valued at $1.7 million.
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Family happier than ever living in bus, traveling US, after leaving corporate America

Family happier than ever living in bus, traveling US, after leaving corporate America This adventurous family has dropped out of the rat race - to live in an eco-friendly school bus.
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Secretary DeVos delivers remarks at 87th annual United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

Thank you, Mayor Steve Benjamin, for that kind introduction. It’s good to be back with some of you, and to meet so many more. I was active in local politics and policy for many years, so I know first-hand your leadership role is important to your communities and the people you serve. I’ve always believed solutions are best developed by those closest to an issue – by states, by communities, and by families. And mayors have a unique role in those ecosystems. from ED News http://bit.ly/2WfO67y
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U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

The United States sent two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday in the first such operation this year, the Taiwanese government said, as it increases the frequency of transits through the strategic waterway amid tensions with China. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CJ3SyK
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China urges U.S. to abide by 'one China' after warships sail through strait

China's foreign ministry on Friday urged the United States to abide by its "one China" principle, after Washington sent two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the first such operation this year. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WgLRkr
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Canada finance minister sees headwinds from China trade, diplomatic issues

Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Friday the economy and business are facing headwinds from the U.S.-China trade dispute as well as his country's own diplomatic tensions with China. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Bdga2H
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Two more die as anti-government protests rock Sudanese cities

Two more demonstrators died in unrest that began last month and raged across Sudanese cities on Thursday in the most sustained challenge yet to the three-decade rule of Omar al-Bashir.. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TemFJc
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United States frees U.S.-born anchor from Iran's Press TV

An American-born anchor for Iran's state-run Press TV was freed after 10 days of detention in the United States after testifying as a material witness in an undisclosed federal investigation, a U.S. federal court order said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2sNcsYW
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Australia divided: thousands expected to protest Australia Day legacy

Thousands of Australians are expected to protest on Saturday as a national holiday intended to celebrate the birth of modern Australia divides the country. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2MvfSZc
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Malaysian police seek parents of fugitive 1MDB financier Low

Malaysian police are seeking the parents of a financier wanted in connection with a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), in the hope that they can help with the investigation. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2MusWhy
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'Fear' and 'favor' chill newsroom at storied Japanese paper

Early in December, dozens of journalists and editors from the Japan Times gathered for an emergency meeting in a glass-walled conference room in their brand-new 14th floor office. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2UejVfi
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Queen urges Britain to find common ground as Brexit crisis deepens

Queen Elizabeth II urged Britain to seek out the common ground and grasp the big picture, a coded plea to the political class to resolve the Brexit crisis that has shocked investors and allies alike. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2S80APl
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France, Germany 'making fun of us' with treaty on U.N. seat: Italy PM to paper

Germany and France are making fun of Italy and the European Union with their treaty to give Germany a permanent seat at the United Nations, Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Friday cited Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte as saying. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2HtVgl6
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American held in Iran faces 'private complaint': prosecutor

An American held in Iran faces a complaint filed against him while authorities probe possible security charges against the ex-Marine, an Iranian prosecutor was quoted on Friday as saying, in a case that risks further worsening ties with Washington. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2FZeop1
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India says minister Arun Jaitley in good health, recovering rapidly

India's interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that federal minister Arun Jaitley, who is in the United States for medical treatment, was in good health and recovering rapidly. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2RNwvVP
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