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President Trump said Sunday night that US intelligence was unable to confirm an explosive story that Russian military officials offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants for killing US troops in Afghanistan. The New York Times, citing unidentified officials, reported Friday that some “Islamist militants” or “criminal elements” are believed to have …

China’s industrial gains recovered in May, signaling a shift in the fortunes of sectors such as oil refining following the devastation caused by the coronavirus blockade earlier in the year. Profits from large-scale industrial companies rose 6 percent yoy in May, after declining 4.3 percent in April, marking the first …

4:03 PM ET Rob dawsonCorrespondent Manchester City reserved its place in the last four FA Cup games with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s team will play Arsenal at Wembley in the semifinals after a Kevin De Bruyne penalty and a goal by Raheem Sterling earned them …

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian equity markets started the week cautiously on Monday when the relentless spread of the coronavirus finally caused investors to question its optimism in the global economy, benefiting safe harbor bonds and the US dollar. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask, after the outbreak …

TOPLINE Lawmakers from both parties are asking the Trump administration to provide information on what the president knew and on a report, originally released by the New York Times and confirmed by other means, that Russian operatives offered rewards from Taliban fighters to US soldiers. WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 17: …