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US-backed negotiations are opening a possible path to democratic elections in Venezuela – even as the country’s most popular opposition leader remains outside the room.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly banned exports of copper and cobalt concentrates – the goal is to force more processing at home and capture a larger share of profits generated from its natural resources.