Japan culls livestock after hog cholera outbreak
Japan is suffering its first outbreak of pig cholera in more than 25 years, authorities said Sunday after culling more than 600 animals and suspending pork exports.
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Florence approaches US, set to become 'extremely dangerous' storm
Tropical Storm Florence is expected to grow into an "extremely dangerous" hurricane by Monday as it approaches the US East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, urging residents to make preparations.
Environment
Sep 9, 2018
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Cyber insurance market to double by 2020, says Munich Re
The market for insurance against cyber threats will double by 2020 to over 8 billion dollars, German reinsurance giant Munich Re told a conference in Monaco on Sunday.
Security
Sep 9, 2018
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Bangkok meet fails to finalize draft on climate change rules
An international meeting in Bangkok fell short of its aim of completing fruitful preparations to help an agreement be reached in December on guidelines for implementing the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.
Environment
Sep 9, 2018
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Jack Ma to unveil succession plans, not imminent retirement: SCMP
Alibaba co-founder and chairman Jack Ma will unveil a succession plan on Monday, the South China Morning Post reported Sunday, with a company spokesman denying a New York Times report that he would retire that day.
Business
Sep 9, 2018
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Australia to ditch climate targets bill after PM ousting
Australia's new prime minister will not revive plans to embed carbon emissions targets in law, a thorny issue that triggered the ousting of his predecessor in a party coup.
Environment
Sep 9, 2018
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Australia drought extends despite 'widespread, significant rain'
A devastating drought that has left Australian farmers struggling to stay afloat is set to persist despite widespread and significant rain last month, authorities have said.
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