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FILE- In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, the seal of the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System is displayed in the ground at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. Richard Clarida, President Donald Trump's nominee for the No. 2 post at the Federal Reserve, pledged on Tuesday, May 15, to support the Fed's twin goals of stabilizing inflation and maximizing employment while also declaring the importance of the central bank’s independence.

19:51 GMT 24 February 2021 / updated: 21:09 GMT US

Federal Reserve Payment System Services Restored After Massive Disruption

Fighter jet takes off from the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier amid drills in the South China Sea.

Biden’s Would-be CIA Chief Burns Tells Lawmakers ‘Buckle Up for Long Haul’ on China, Russia, Iran

Venezuelan Foreign MInister Jorge Arreaza hands EU ambassador Isabel Brilhante a notice giving her 72 hours to leave Venezuela.

Venezuela Gives EU Delegation Head 72 Hours to Leave Caracas in Wake of New Sanctions

Andrew Cuomo's Accuser Provides New Details on New York Governor's Alleged Sexual Harassment

The vehicle of golfer Tiger Woods, who was rushed to hospital after suffering multiple injuries, lies on its side after being involved in a single-vehicle accident in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in a still image from video taken February 23, 2021

‘Disgusting’: CNN Anchor Blasted for Citing Tiger Woods’ Past Use of Painkillers After Severe Crash

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Middle East
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