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Most Asian Stock Markets Rally On Weak Dollar While Japan And Europe Slide

The rise in commodity prices, including crude oil, and loose monetary policy from many central banks contributed to positive sentiment across much of Asia.

Bowe Bergdahl Had Psychiatric Disorder When He Left Post, Was Turned Down By French Foreign Legion, Military Documents Reveal

Military documents released Wednesday revealed that after Bergdahl was thrown out of the Coast Guard, he traveled to Paris to join the French Foreign Legion.

Russia Will Withdraw Troops From Syria Within 3 Days, Says Official As Moscow’s Su-24M Bomber Jets Return

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Moscow has played a key role in the Syrian conflict so far, carrying out airstrikes, brokering a ceasefire deal and reportedly helping stabilize the position of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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Germany Talks Up Submarine Bid For Australia, Says Canberra May Risk Chinese Relations If Deal Goes To Japan

Germany, Japan and France are believed to be the front-runners for a contract to build 12 conventional submarines for Australia, at an estimated cost of at least $43 billion.

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Medical Students More Likely To Have Alcohol Problems, Study Says

High student debt and fatigue may be factors in why those studying to be physicians often have a drinking problem, research reveals.

Asian Stocks Gain On US Fed Decision

Global growth concerns, particularly regarding China, have rattled markets through much of this year.

Marijuana Legalization 2016: Cannabis Abuse On The Rise, But Few Seek Treatment

Just 7 percent of those diagnosed with marijuana use disorder sought help for it in the past year, a study says.

Fed Meeting: Janet Yellen Holds Rates Steady, Settles Into Lower-For-Longer Outlook

The Federal Reserve opted Wednesday to hold interest rates steady, projecting slower growth and forecasting fewer rate hikes in years to come.

Oil Prices Surge On Lower US Crude Reserve Growth, Move By Producers To Discuss Freezing Output

Further helping to boost oil prices was Qatar’s announcement of an April meeting among OPEC and non-OPEC members.

Fed Decision: Policymakers Hold Rates Steady, Slash Outlook For Further Rate Hikes

The U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of a two-day meeting Wednesday, but adjusted its plans for further rate hikes this year.

Russian Military Slow To Leave Syria? Ground Forces Continue To Support Assad, US Army Colonel Says

A spokesperson for U.S. military operations said a very small number of Russian jets have withdrawn, while ground forces are still fighting.

Did ISIS Shoot Down Iraqi Military Plane? Islamic State Group Claims Anti-Aircraft Attack In Hawija

Iraqi officials said the plane went down due to “technical problems,” but ISIS claims to have shot it down with an anti-aircraft missile.

Donald Trump Calls The Media ‘Disgusting’ After Getting $2 Billion In Free Press

The great irony is that the same press Donald Trump says he despises has made his campaign possible with vast amounts of free airtime.

Fed Rate Decision: What Policymakers Are Looking At When Deciding Whether To Adjust Monetary Policy

Fed Chair Janet Yellen and her colleagues — who decided to hold interest rates steady Wednesday — have monitored a wide range of data to decide whether to make any adjustments.

FIFA Seeks Compensation From Ex-Officials [Video]

Global soccer's governing body has applied to American authorities for tens of millions of dollars in compensation from ex-officials indicted in a graft investigation.

Global CO2 Emissions Stayed Flat In 2015 Even As World Economy Grew: Report

Worldwide carbon emissions from energy use stood at 32.1 billion metric tons, even as the global economy grew, the IEA said.

Housing Starts Surged In February As Home Builders Ramped Up Construction

Groundbreaking for housing rebounded more than expected in February, hitting its highest level in five months, as builders ramped up construction.

As China Expands Military, Japan Allows Women In Combat Roles As Female Attack Helicopter Pilots

With growing threats in the region and a shrinking population, Japan is expanding positions for women in the defense forces.

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Ferguson Accepts U.S. Government's Police Reform Plan [Video]

Last year, a U.S. investigation found systemic racial bias by police targeted blacks and created a "toxic environment" in Ferguson, but cleared the white officer in the fatal shooting.

Peabody Energy Warns Of Bankruptcy Risk, Adding To US Coal Industry’s Financial Woes

The largest U.S. coal producer said it missed a $71.1 million interest payment, raising the risk of a bankruptcy filing this spring.

GMO Labeling: Senate To Vote On Bill That Would Block Vermont Mandatory Labeling Law

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday could thwart state-level initiatives regarding mandatory labeling of products with genetically modified organisms.

Obama Supreme Court Decision Live Stream: Watch President's Speech Here [VIDEO]

President Barack Obama’s choice, the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, will face a difficult confirmation battle in the GOP-controlled Senate.

Apple Inc. To Strengthen iCloud Encryption So It Can't Access User Data

The drawback is it may not be able to help customers regain access if they forget a password.

Spring Break 2016: Howard University Students Head To Flint, Michigan, To Aid Water Crisis Victims

The 43 students participating in what is known as an “alternative spring break” were scheduled to help collect and distribute bottled water to residents.