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The data underlines the global recovery's fragility and the likelihood that central banks will continue economic stimulus.

Is China mimicking the surveillance tactics of the United States?

It is unclear whether a bill that would ban dollars in Russia has enough legislative support to become a law.

At least 12 traders from six major banks have been placed on leave after inquiries by various regulators.

Since the financial crisis, 810 people became billionaires. The net worth of all billionaires has nearly doubled since then to $6.5 trillion.

By 2020, China is expected to have nearly 171 million people over the age of 65.

Commodity markets, manufacturing, and retail sales all show signs of strength despite the shutdown.

Is the Mexican wolf menacing enough to require kids to wait for school buses inside protective cages? Ecologists are skeptical.

African governments raised a record $8 billion in bonds this year, contributing to the continent's exposure to global financial breakdowns.

Sixty-eight percent of 110 M&A industry insiders polled in a recent survey say the market's strength will improve in 2014.

A slowdown in the increase of housing prices has not been reflected by popular indicators like the Case-Schiller index

Powder cocaine is big in New England, painkillers are the drug of choice in the Midwest and the Pacific West is the top location for inhalant use.

Swiss bankers are afraid to leave home, after U.S. tax authorities made several arrests on charges of helping U.S. citizens avoid paying taxes.

Coca-Cola has opened a new bottling plant in the key Hebei province.

America's $100 bill is the world's most widely counterfeited paper money. But that may be about to change.

Stanford University scientists say severe storms will only increase, costing the U.S. billions of dollars.

Belgium has been a big proponent of removing sanctions on Zimbabwe's diamond industry.

As Iran and Britain plan to mend wounds, U.S. President Obama says he has communicated with Iran’s new leader.

However, the U.S. government said the surprising claims drop is linked to computer-related delays.

Actor Liam Hemsworth is reportedly planning to end his engagement to former Disney star Miley Cyrus in the coming weeks.

Two ballistic missiles detected by Russian radar, fired toward Syria, fall into the sea. U.S. denies reports that it test-fired the missiles.