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The International Monetary Fund warned of increasing downside risks to the world economy because of volatility in stock markets and plunging commodity prices.

The 38-year-old man had allegedly contacted Wanna Suansan, the only female suspect in the blast investigation.

The expected allocation is the first for a plan that has been talked about since the early 2000s.

The move comes as President Xi Jinping is attempting to remake China's armed forces, with less of an emphasis on personnel and more on technology.

The rally came as Wall Street stocks jumped almost 2 percent Wednesday, which traders saw as a natural move after big falls.

The ships' deployment, as President Barack Obama visits the state, could be a message to Washington ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. later this month.

The military has deployed falcons and monkeys to prevent birds from getting in the way of overhead jets.

Weaker demand for some U.S. products is due, in part, to China's economic woes, some Federal Reserve districts say.

China's troubles and the stock market's turmoil haven't derailed the U.S. housing recovery -- yet.

This measurement will inform conservation efforts and climate policy for years to come.

Hotels, shops and subways are closing as Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir attend China's controversial celebration of the victory over Japan.

A monthly survey that tracks car-buying sentiment in China shows fewer plan to make a purchase over the next 12 months.

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto is halfway through his six-year term and despite all of his talk of change, many Mexicans say his promised reforms have fallen short of expectations.

The jump was especially pronounced for borrowers looking to buy expensive houses.

U.S. stocks rebounded Wednesday, a day after Wall Street recorded its worst start to September in 13 years.

 Venezuela is seeking to ramp up production in coming months to offset steep losses caused by falling prices for crude, the nation’s main export.

Slowdowns in mining and construction, along with lower exports, made for a slow growth rate in Australia.

Seven of the 10 biggest smartphone brands in the world come from China as they outshine players like LG, HTC and Sony.

China's plan to raise $15 billion for a market stabilization fund failed to reassure investors, amid concerns about growth in China and the U.S.

Stock exchanges across Europe opened higher Wednesday but were unable to hold on to gains, even as Asian markets coped with volatility.

Thai police believe that the main suspect is a member of China's Uighur ethnic minority based on travel documents, but have yet to authenticate his passport.