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Markets update: Asian stocks follow Wall St lower on Fed hints at rate hike

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it might ease off economic stimulus earlier than previously thought.

Biden-Putin summit takeaways: Respect, optimism, and some scepticism

US President Biden's first overseas trip put his diplomatic and negotiating philosophy on display, as he offered an often rosy take on the possibilities of cooperation with Russian President Putin

Chuck Schumer, White House back the repeal of Iraq War authorisation

This is a step that supporters say is necessary to constrain presidential war powers even though it is unlikely to affect US military operations around the world

Home field not an advantage for Spain so far at Euro 2020

Home-field advantage wasn't much of an advantage for Spain at the European Championship.

Miranchuk's goal helps Russia beat Finland 1-0 for 1st points at Euro 2020

With a slick one-two and a beautiful curling shot, Aleksei Miranchuk finally gave Russia something to smile about at the European Championship

Gareth Bale sets up both goals, Wales beats Turkey 2-0 at Euro 2020

Gareth Bale set up both goals and missed a penalty in Wales' 2-0 victory over Turkey on Wednesday at the European Championship.

Denmark ready to ''show who we are'' vs. Belgium at Euro 2020

For Denmark, it's time to somehow focus on soccer again at the European Championship.

Ukraine, North Macedonia need points after Euro 2020 losses

Both Ukraine and North Macedonia conceded late goals in their opening matches at the European Championship, and both lost because of them.

Germany's Rudiger regrets putting mouth on Pogba's back at Euro 2020

Holding France midfielder Paul Pogba from behind, Germany defender Antonio Rudiger appeared to open his mouth and lightly bite his opponent's back.

Brazil keeps search for striker against Peru at Copa America

Brazil coach Tie has hinted he'll continue searching for his ideal strike force in Thursday's Copa America game against Peru.

Brazil counts 52 coronavirus cases connected to Copa America

Brazil's health ministry raised the number of COVID-19 cases related to the Copa America to 52, including 33 players or staffers.

European Commission raises 20 billion Euro for pandemic recovery

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the inaugural transaction of the NextGeneration EU program is the largest ever institutional bond issuance in Europe.

UK inflation up more than expected amid Covid pandemic fluctuations

British consumer prices rose by more than expected last month

Spain hopes to jumpstart electric car industry with European Union funds

Spain produced 2.2 million cars and trucks in 2020, second only to Germany in Europe. But only 140,000 of these were electric or hybrids

Athlete warning: Follow the rules at Tokyo Olympics, or else

If athletes coming to Japan for the Tokyo Olympics needed a warning, they got it Tuesday as officials rolled out the third and final rendition of so-called Playbooks

Hummels own-goal gives France 1-0 win over Germany at Euro 2020

Mats Hummels' return to the national team went better for France than it did for Germany

Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites, first since cease-fire last month

Israeli aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes at militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, the first such raids since a shaky cease-fire ended the war with Hamas last month

Asian shares mixed in quiet trading ahead of US Federal Reserve decision

Asian shares were mixed in quiet trading Wednesday ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting that may give clues on what lies ahead with its massive support for markets

US administration and Mexico seek ways to do more on irregular immigration

Kamala Harris and Homeland Security Secretary have conveyed to the most important US partner that the Biden administration is taking a more nuanced approach to immigration than its predecessor

Diego Maradona gets a tribute at Argentina's Copa America match

Diego Maradona's life was honored in a tribute featuring lights and projections onto the pitch before Argentina's Copa America opener against Chile.