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42 endangered live lizards seized at Hong Kong airport

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HONG KONG — A total of 42 endangered live lizards have been seized by customs officials at Hong Kong International Airport, the government said. All of the lizards were found Tuesday concealed inside an air consignment declared to contain dehumidifiers, air purifiers and cans of milk power imported from Australia, the government said in a … Read more

Russia offered U.S. a deal for minerals in Ukrainian territory it seized

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Russia has proposed to the Trump administration a potential agreement under which the United States would gain some ownership of rare earth minerals and other valuable metals in parts of Ukraine controlled by the Russian military, according to two U.S. officials familiar with intelligence on the matter and another person briefed on the proposal. U.S. … Read more