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OPEC will cut its oil output by 1.5 million barrels a day starting in November, with chances of more cuts to come. But from Paris, Lisa Bryant reports the announcement was met by a further drop by financial markets. OPEC hopes that by cutting output

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Democrats in the US Congress are racing to pass health care reform legislation. Currently, people in their 20s are the largest group in the United States without health insurance. With skyrocketing health care costs, those with low incomes often cann

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China's iron ore manufacturers say they're struggling to keep their businesses afloat because of high costs and taxes while production is on the rise for the sector's global giants. Brazil's Vale SA is the world's largest iron ore producer and it say

China's July auto sales rise 8.2 pct

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China's steel output slows, prices drop

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IEA: Many Months to Restore Libya's Oil Output

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China's Nov. industrial output rises 10.1 pct

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China's industrial output growth accelerates in October

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China's healthcare reform tasks completed

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China's crude oil output rises slightly

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China's autumn grain output to hit record high

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China's auto sales up nearly 3%

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The wildfire raging in Canada is forcing a reduction in the countrys oil output. The energy sector accounts for 10 percent of GDP and has already been hit hard by low crude oil prices. With authorities warning the blaze could continue to burn for mon