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Brexit black hole starting to take shape
November 24, 2016
Brexit black hole starting to take shape
The U.K. will be forced to borrow an extra UK£58.7 billion (US$72.6 billion) over the next five years because of…
Hillary Clinton’s lead in popular vote nears 2 million
November 24, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s lead in popular vote nears 2 million
Hillary Clinton's lead in the popular vote is now nearing 2 million votes, approaching the milestone as the campaign begins…
US opens door to oil exports after year of pressure
November 23, 2016
US opens door to oil exports after year of pressure
The Obama administration on Tuesday bowed to months of growing pressure over a 40-year-old ban on exports of most domestic…
Looming OPEC-led output cut raises oil prices
November 22, 2016
Looming OPEC-led output cut raises oil prices
Oil prices rose to their highest level since October on Tuesday as the market priced in anticipation of an expected…
Tsunami hits Japan after strong quake near Fukushima disaster site
November 22, 2016
Tsunami hits Japan after strong quake near Fukushima disaster site
A powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan early on Tuesday, briefly disrupting cooling functions at a nuclear plant and generating a…
Russian President Putin says Trump confirmed willingness to mend ties
November 21, 2016
Russian President Putin says Trump confirmed willingness to mend ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed to him that he was willing to…
Family of slain California soldier booed on flight
November 20, 2016
Family of slain California soldier booed on flight
The father of a California soldier recently killed in Afghanistan said he felt disrespected and hurt by passengers who booed…
Vietnam extends runway on island claimed by China: monitor
November 19, 2016
Vietnam extends runway on island claimed by China: monitor
Vietnam is extending its runway on an island in the South China Sea also claimed by Beijing, according to fresh…
Pope decries ‘epidemic of animosity’ against immigrants, other faiths
November 19, 2016
Pope decries ‘epidemic of animosity’ against immigrants, other faiths
Pope Francis on Saturday said an "epidemic of animosity" against people of other races or religions was hurting the weakest…
China state media warn Trump against renouncing free trade deals
November 19, 2016
China state media warn Trump against renouncing free trade deals
Chinese state media warned U.S.