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Market volatility sends gold prices skyrocketing

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A sales woman holds gold bangles on the occasion of Gurupushya Nakshatra in Ahmadabad, India, Oct. 21, 2008.

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The price of one ounce of gold has hit a new record: $3,000. This comes as the stock market faces a lot of volatility amid international trade wars and inflation. Also, a ceasefire between the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Turkey could have widespread effects on Turkey, Iraq and Syria. And, Norway’s team has been barred from the ski jumping world championships being hosted by Oslo over suspected modifications to the team’s ski jumpers’ suits. Plus, a new bill could bring back bistros to thousands of small French towns.

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Gold prices hit new highs following market volatility
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0:38
Destroyed Ukrainian dam unleashed toxic time bomb
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Kurds cautiously optimistic about PKK’s ceasefire with Turkey
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5:45
Norwegian Olympians barred from Ski Jumping World Cup
4:45
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1:17
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5:27
Peruvian lawmakers pass bill restricting NGOs
4:22
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3:19