Russia casts doubt on Baghdadi death despite Trump's thanks

Russia has challenged the credibility of the United States' declaration of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death and even expressed doubt that the weekend raid by its special forces took place.

Changing African climate pushed first humans to move

The findings of a new study released on Tuesday will reignite the long-running debate on the origins of modern humans.

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BRI gaining more global recognition

There is an increasing global recognition of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, especially of its contribution to the regional and global economy, analysts said.

IS leader confirmed dead after US strike

WASHINGTON - The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global terrorist acts and became arguably the world's most wanted man is dead after being targeted by a US military raid in northern Syria, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday.

Fed likely to cut interest rates for third time

The US Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates for the third time since July when it meets this week, despite conflicting economic signals in the United States and what appears to be a widening internal split at the central bank.

Russia calls US move to protect Syrian oil 'banditry'

Russia's Defense Ministry on Saturday harshly criticized the US decision to send armored vehicles and combat troops into eastern Syria to protect oil fields, calling it "banditry".

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Fatal mix of errors doomed Max flight

JAKARTA - An Indonesian investigation found a Lion Air flight that crashed and killed 189 people a year ago was doomed by a combination of aircraft design flaws, inadequate training and maintenance problems.

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Moscow revives ties with African countries

Russia's first summit with African leaders in the southern resort city of Sochi this week gives Moscow the chance to cultivate neglected ties with the continent, experts said.

Russian forces patrol Syrian-Turkish border

Russian military police have begun to patrol the security zone in northern Syria in accordance with a memorandum of cooperation that Russia signed with Turkey, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.