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September 14, 2017
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Culture

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September 14, 2017
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Development

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September 13, 2017
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Australia

Murdoch press in Australia linked to deforestation in Indonesia

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Pacific Climate Warriors
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Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr
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Labour's former broadcasting minister Willie Jackson
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