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Even farm animal diversity is declining as accelerating species loss threatens humanity
The accelerating disappearance of Earth's species of both wild and domesticated plants and animals constitutes a fundamental threat to the well-being and even the survival of humankind, warns the fo ... more
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China's Shuanghui to buy US pork icon Smithfield
China's Shuanghui International moved to lock in a strong supply of US pork for the Chinese market Wednesday with a deal to buy US meats icon Smithfield Foods for $4.7 billion. ... more
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Colombia peace still distant despite a first deal
A land reform deal reached by Colombia's government and leftist FARC rebels marked a major step forward in their peace talks, but they still face a long slog to end Latin America's oldest conflict. ... more
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China to ban non-French 'champagne' copycats
China has agreed to limit the "champagne" label to only wines produced in the French region bearing that name, with a trade group welcoming the move as a boost for the beverage in a fast-growing market. ... more
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