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Future bleak for truffle 12:48pm ET

The black truffle, one of the most exclusive and expensive delicacies on the planet, is under threat from climate change.  Full Article 

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Turbulence ahead

Cracks in the airline industry are widening, pushing smaller regional air carriers such as Mesa Air Group to the brink of bankruptcy.  Full Article 

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Oil & the environment

Does it just get better for the earth with oil above $120 a barrel? We asked eco- campaigners to comment.  Full Coverage 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 125.1 +1.97% 16 May 2008 17:14
Gold 900.0 +2.23% 16 May 2008 17:19
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Bernd Debusmann
on World Affairs

Over the years, no special relationship between the U.S. and another nation has been as special as that with Israel. Or as costly.  Full Article | More Columns 

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China earthquake

A massive 7.9 magnitude quake devastates southwest Sichuan province.  Full Coverage 

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Cannes Film Fest

Full coverage of the 61st Cannes film festival, the world's biggest, which runs from May 14-25.  Full Coverage 

Quake rocks China

A deadly 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes China's Sichuan province, the worst in three decades.

 
Oil price hits record high

May 17 - American consumer confidence sinks to 28 year low as oil prices hit another record.  Play Video

 
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Reuters News Quiz

How many children will Angelina Jolie have once she gives birth? Which health issue contributes to global warming?  Take Quiz 

Reuters Oddly Enough

Funny, quirky, strange-but-true stories from around the world.