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Economy Jan 03
Oil prices spike after U.S. airstrike kills Iran generalThere was no immediate indication how Iran would respond, but Tehran has seized oil tankers in the past and shot down a U.S. military drone.
World Sep 23
Thousands of travelers stranded as UK firm Thomas Cook collapsesOverall, about 600,000 people were travelling with the company as of Sunday, though it was unclear how many of them would be left stranded…
World Aug 28
Does suspending Parliament make a no-deal Brexit more likely?The suspension gives lawmakers very little time to debate and pass legislation to keep Britain from leaving the EU without a deal on Oct. 31.
World Apr 09
U.S. wants new tariffs on EU goods to counter Airbus subsidiesThe United States released a list of $11.2 billion worth of EU goods — from airplanes to Gouda cheese and olives — that it could tax.
Economy Dec 06
OPEC delays decision to cut oil production amid falling pricesCrude prices have been falling since October because major producers are pumping oil at high rates and due to fears that weaker economic growth could dampen energy demand.
World Feb 18
Latvian member of European Central Bank detained in probeLatvia's top banking official and key member of the European Central Bank was detained Sunday amid accusations of bribery and money laundering in the nation's financial system.