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___ Nuclear-armed North Korea profits from US, EU seafood sales HUNCHUN, China (AP) — Americans may have been unwittingly helping North Korea get cash as it develops its nuclear weapons programs by buying seafood processed by North Korean workers in China.

Report: Trump-tied lobbyists cash in on their connections

A new study identifies scores of individuals with ties to President Donald Trump's campaign, his transition team and his young administration setting up shop as lobbyists in Washington and cashing in on their connections.

Oil rises 2%, boosted by potential OPEC deal

Oil prices rose about 2 percent on Thursday as signs Saudi Arabia and Russia would limit production through next year pushed the U.S. benchmark back above $50 a barrel.

Oil rises 2%, boosted by potential OPEC deal

Oil prices rose about 2 percent on Thursday as signs Saudi Arabia and Russia would limit production through next year pushed the U.S. benchmark back above $50 a barrel.

IMF: Saudi unemployment up, economy stagnant despite reforms

The International Monetary Fund says Saudi Arabia's economic growth is expected to remain stagnant this year as unemployment rises among Saudi nationals, despite major efforts at overhauling the economy and diversifying revenue streams following a sharp decline in oil prices three years ago.

Saudi says oil deal with Russia helping market, demand healthy

World energy markets can handle supplies of U.S. shale oil next year as demand is rising and deals between Russia and Saudi Arabia have helped stabilize crude prices, Saudi Arabia said on Thursday, suggesting confidence about the outlook.

Saudi says oil deal with Russia helping market, demand healthy

World energy markets can handle supplies of U.S. shale oil next year as demand is rising and deals between Russia and Saudi Arabia have helped stabilize crude prices, Saudi Arabia said on Thursday, suggesting confidence about the outlook.