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Alan Greenspan Dies at 100; Led Fed During Boom Before 2008 Bust

US and Iran Agree 60 Day Roadmap in Switzerland as Oil Falls 

The United States and Iran concluded high-level talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday, with mediators Qatar and…

Britain's prime minister to step down, Burnham puts himself forward as successor

BofA Survey Shows Gold No Longer Seen as Overvalued

Bank of America’s latest Global Fund Manager Survey showed the net percentage of respondents calling gold overvalued…

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash

The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash

The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.

Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'

Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.

FDIC: US Banks Post $80 Billion in Profit as Unrealized Losses Swell to $325 Billion

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Investors get real-time view of UK bond market activity for the first time

The UK has launched its first bond consolidated tape, operated by ETS Connect UK, providing investors with a single,…

Danish privacy activist Lars Andersen raided by police

China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan

Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not…

Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not…

Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately

Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae.

After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin 'immediately'

On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint.

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war

As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war

As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

China Trims US Treasury Holdings to $651.1 Billion, Hitting an 18-Year Low

According to official data from the U.S.

Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and…

Rent collections are down in New York – and no one's sure why

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash

Claude Guillemot, who founded Ubisoft with his four brothers, has died at the age of 69.