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Trump administration reportedly wanted to use taxpayer dollars to repay the Taliban for their travel to peace talks

The Taliban rakes in about $800 million a year selling drugs, but the Pentagon reportedly wanted to use taxpayer money to cover their travel expenses.

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One expert says an imminent 65% stock-market crash would be 'run-of-the-mill' — and explains why risks are greater now than during the tech bubble

The notorious market bear John Hussman lays out why a 60-65% decline in stocks would be normal by historical standards.

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Jeremy Corbyn pulls out of Brexit talks in major blow to Theresa May's hopes of passing a deal

The Labour leader has cancelled ongoing Brexit talks with Theresa May's government in a blow to her hopes of passing a deal before leaving office.

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Chelsea Manning jailed again for refusing to testify before grand jury. She told the judge she'd rather 'starve to death' than cooperate.

The judge also imposed fines that will kick in at $500 a day after 30 days and $1,000 a day after 60 days.

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Buy Amazon and Google, sell Apple and Exxon: Here's an in-depth look at Goldman Sachs' newly unveiled strategy for fighting the trade war

The focal point of Goldman's newly unveiled trade-war strategy is the division of the S&P 500 into two groups: service providers and goods producers.

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A heavily armed US carrier strike group has moved into position near Iran as tensions mount

The carrier strike group is moving closer to Iran as the US sends loads of firepower to deter Iran from attacking US interests.

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Angela Merkel says the postwar world order is over and calls for Europe to stand up to China, Russia, and the US

"Simply stating that we've enjoyed seven decades of peace is no longer enough to justify the European project," Merkel said.

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Deontay Wilder's desire to 'get me a body' on his boxing record by killing an opponent makes a mockery of the fighters who have died through the sport

Deontay Wilder, the American heavyweight, is courting controversy for his comments in the buildup to his Saturday fight against Dominic Breazeale.

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Space X's ambitious Starlink satellite launch was delayed for a 2nd time to 'triple-check everything' and update software

Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX, is launching satellites to create a network around the earth that provides high-speed internet.

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