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Free trade deals for 'poorest countries' to be maintained post-Brexit
June 25 (BBC) Free trade deals with developing countries will continue post-Brexit, the government has said.
The UK will maintain an EU deal, which provides 48 countries with duty-free access to Britain for imports.
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Pakistan oil tanker inferno kills at least 123
June 25 (BBC) At least 123 people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames near the Pakistani city of Ahmedpur East, local officials say.
A crowd had gathered reportedly to collect fuel leaking from the overturned vehicle when it caught fire. Dozens are being treated in hospital.
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China landslide: 15 dead, over 100 missing in Sichuan
June 25 (BBC) The bodies of 15 people have been found after a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China left more than 120 people missing, state media say.
About 40 homes were destroyed in Xinmo village in Maoxian county, after the side of a mountain collapsed at about 06:00 local time (22:00 GMT Friday).
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China landslide leaves at least 140 missing in Sichuan
June 24 (BBC) More than 140 people are feared buried in a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China, state media say.
About 40 homes were destroyed in Xinmo village in Maoxian county, after the side of a mountain collapsed at about 06:00 local time (22:00 GMT Friday).
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