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US stocks rise, dollar retreats as Fed tone less hawkish than feared
US stocks rise, dollar retreats as Fed tone less hawkish than feared

Wall Street stocks rose and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again as it seeks to shore up a vulnerable US labor market.

December 10, 2025

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Trump says had 'pretty strong words' with Europeans on Ukraine
Trump says had 'pretty strong words' with Europeans on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said he exchanged "pretty strong words" Wednesday with the leaders of France, Britain and Germany on Ukraine, in the latest sign of a growing rift on how to end Russia's invasion.

December 10, 2025

M23 tightens grip on key DR Congo city in 'middle finger' to US
M23 tightens grip on key DR Congo city in 'middle finger' to US

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia captured most of the key eastern DR Congo town of Uvira late on Wednesday, in a move Burundi called a "middle finger" to the United States after the signing of a peace deal in Washington.

December 10, 2025

US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela, Trump says
US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela, Trump says

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, dramatically escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas.

December 10, 2025

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Trump says US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela
Trump says US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, further escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas.

December 10, 2025

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Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risks
Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risks

A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labor market concerns even as inflation remained elevated as President Donald Trump's tariffs bite.

December 10, 2025