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In Kyrgyzstan, world's largest natural walnut forest thins away
In Kyrgyzstan, world's largest natural walnut forest thins away
by  AFP

Rustling through fallen golden leaves, locals in a forest outside Arslanbob in the Kyrgyz mountains were scurrying for walnuts -- an ancient pastime and economic lifeline for the region. Locals are trying to address the problem, including by seeding millions of trees in the Arslanbob forest nursery.

Striking Boeing defense workers to vote on latest contract
Striking Boeing defense workers to vote on latest contract
by  AFP

More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers will vote Thursday on a revised contract proposal that comes closer to their demands. The offer replaces the prior proposal of a $3,000 signing bonus plus $3,000 in restricted stock.

Stocks stutter with focus on Fed, tech after US reopen vote
Stocks stutter with focus on Fed, tech after US reopen vote
by  AFP

Asian markets trod water Thursday as euphoria over the end of a record US government shutdown petered, with focus back on Federal Reserve interest rates and tech bubble worries. The currency has come under pressure following dovish comments from Japan's central bank that tempered best on another interest rate hike and as the US moved towards reopening its government.

Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a 'talking-to'
Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a 'talking-to'
by  AFP

A renowned Brazilian tribal chief said Wednesday on the sidelines of UN climate talks that he would not hesitate to give the president a "talking-to" if he ignored concerns over oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River.

US presses final penny after more than 230 years
US presses final penny after more than 230 years
by  AFP

The United States pressed its final circulating penny on Wednesday, in a move made to save money as the one-cent coin denomination became less relevant over time. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents.