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All U.S. bombers leave UK air base on concerns of suspected terror plots; more tankers struck near Iran in the Middle East
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Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
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Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%
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Supreme Court Justice Alito said he's 'thought about' retirement as Senate control hangs in balance
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Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England
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It's time for us to put cash to work in this ugly market. Here's where we will do our buying
In his Sunday column, Jim Cramer explains why investors need to hold their nose and do some buying.