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Libya's NOC says revenue up but fighting poses serious production risk

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Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Saturday that revenues rose to more than $1.5 billion in March, up 20 percent from the previous month, but that fighting between rival factions posed a serious threat to production. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GRfemD

Israel to free two prisoners after recovering soldier's remains from Syria

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Israel will release two prisoners after the remains of an Israeli soldier missing since 1982 were recovered by Russian special forces in Syria, Israeli and Syrian officials said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2XPdRLO

Algerian protest leader calls for six-month transition period

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Algeria needs six months to prepare free elections, a protest leader said on Saturday, and called for the transition from 20 years of rule by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to be managed by a former minister respected by protesters as well as Islamists. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IVYY6p

'It was a hate crime': One dead, three injured in synagogue shooting in San Diego area

The shooting occurred at the Chabad of Poway synagogue. Police said there were injuries and the wounded were taken to Palomar Medical Center. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DyXI5y

Uber's sky-high valuation and huge losses made sense in Silicon Valley, but not on Wall Street

This is Uber's central challenge as it moves from the cozy confines of the Bay Area, where venture capital and private equity firms fund futuristic projects, to the rigors of Wall Street. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2ZG7exe

Here's how much rookies make after the NFL Draft

For players who make it onto the roster of an NFL team, not all draft spots are considered equal when it comes to contracts. There are sizable gaps in pay when you compare first-round to seventh-round recruits. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UFIlhz

Chinese stocks just saw worst week since October, but a few China ETFs are still beating the market

The Shanghai stock market is down nearly 6% this week, but several exchange-traded funds that hold Chinese stocks are still beating the S&P 500. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2V11HCO

SEC: 'Primary strategist' in $27 million 'lucrative market manipulation' case plans to settle

Florida businessman Barry Honig plans to settle charges in what the SEC called "classic pump-and-dump schemes," according to a motion filed Friday. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UW62qR

Farmland prices stable despite facing pressure and potential risks, says KC Fed survey

Farmland values in America's heartland are stable despite pressures on farm incomes and rising interest rates, said the Kansas City Fed. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DyRSkQ

Democratic contender Pete Buttigieg will return campaign donations from lobbyists

Buttigieg faced mounting pressure to disavow such contributions. He was the only major Democrat running for president not to make such a pledge. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2V0ntX2