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Mixed Martial Arts: Jones, Nunes power to UFC title triumphs

The high-profile victories came at the end of a turbulent week for the UFC, who were forced to switch the event from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.

Dec 30, 2018

Cyber attack hits U.S. newspaper distribution

The cyber attack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a source with knowledge of the situation.

Dec 30, 2018

Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave EU and Union flags opposite the Houses of Parliament, in London

UK trade minister says '50-50' chance Brexit may be stopped

Earlier this month, May pulled a planned vote on her deal after admitting parliament would reject it.

Dec 30, 2018

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Trump says "big progress" on possible China trade deal

The shutdown, affecting about one-quarter of the federal government including 800,000 or so workers, began when funding for several agencies expired.

Dec 30, 2018

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Trump widens demands in wall standoff, threatens Mexico border closure

Trump is demanding that Congress include his $5 billion in legislation that must be passed to restore funding to the agencies that expired at midnight on Dec. 21.

Dec 29, 2018

Is China buying U.S. soy? Washington shutdown keeps traders guessing

ADM and Cargill said on Friday they had no comment. The other two companies could not immediately be reached for comment.

Dec 29, 2018

Trade wars cost US, China billions of dollars each in 2018

It hurt both sides particularly hard because China is the world's biggest soybean importer and last year relied on the United States for $12 billion worth of the oilseed.

Dec 29, 2018

May's Brexit deal can get through parliament

May pulled a vote on her divorce deal earlier this month after admitting that parliament would reject it.

Dec 28, 2018

China police detain students protesting crackdown on Marxist group

The teachers in charge of guiding the group had determined its members had deviated from promises made to teachers when the group was registered and so had "restructured" the group

Dec 28, 2018

China allows first-ever U.S. rice imports in 'goodwill gesture' ahead of trade talks

Nonetheless in July, China formally imposed additional tariffs of 25 percent on U.S. rice, even though imports were not permitted at the time.

Dec 28, 2018

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Asia stocks lifted as Wall Street extends comeback

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.3 percent. It has fallen almost 4 percent so far in December.

Dec 28, 2018

Nissan to cut China auto output over three months as demand slows: source

China is Nissan's second-largest market, accounting for roughly one-quarter of its annual global vehicle sales.

Dec 28, 2018

White House mulls new year executive order to bar Huawei, ZTE purchases

Huawei and ZTE did not return requests for comment. Both in the past have denied that their products are used to spy.

Dec 28, 2018

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Indonesia orders flights to steer clear of erupting Anak Krakatau volcano

A crater collapse on the volcanic island at high tide on Saturday sent waves up to 5 meters (16 feet) high smashing into the coast on the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java and Sumatra.

Dec 27, 2018

Schumacher in F1's thoughts as stricken great turns 50

Michael Schumacher is still the sport's most successful driver in terms of wins (91) and titles, will reach his half century on Jan. 3.

Dec 27, 2018

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In a first, Trump makes surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq

Trump was supposed to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi but in the end they only spoke by telephone.

Dec 27, 2018

JPMorgan to pay more than $135 million for improper handling of ADRs

The bank did not admit or deny the SEC's findings, but agreed to pay back ill-gotten gains and additional penalties, the SEC said.

Dec 27, 2018

New allegations against Ghosn concern payments to Saudi businessman

Prosecutors arrested Ghosn for a third time on Friday, accusing him of aggravated breach of trust in transferring personal investment losses to the automaker.

Dec 27, 2018

Global Markets: Asian shares ride Wall Street surge, oil rally

In a buying frenzy that was as spectacular as the recent rout, US stocks soared with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketing more than 1,000 points for the first time on Wednesday.

Dec 27, 2018

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Sicily, some damage, few injuries

Television footage showed damage to older buildings in the towns of Santa Venerina and Zafferana Etnea.

Dec 26, 2018

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