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China’s leading oil producer sees profits plunge

China’s leading oil producer sees profits plunge

PetroChina's crude output fell to 696.6 million barrels in the first three quarters from 722.9 million barrels a year earlier.

Syria: UN decries shelling of schools, Russian embassy

Syria: UN decries shelling of schools, Russian embassy

The UNSC also condemned attacks on schools in Syria and said these could constitute war crimes.

Xi Jinping given new status among leadership

Xi Jinping given new status among leadership

This is the first time the Communist Party has used the phrase "core leader".

Putin: No difference between Clinton, Trump

Putin: No difference between Clinton, Trump

The president says US media created hysteria over alleged Russian meddling in the elections.

Jobless claims fall: US economy slow, but steady

Jobless claims fall: US economy slow, but steady

Most analysts believe that an interest rate hike is more likely in December, the last Fed meeting of the year.

UNHCR: 2016 deadliest for refugees

UNHCR: 2016 deadliest for refugees

The number of refugees making the trip has fallen, but with some routes closed, fewer are surviving the trek.

South Africa’s Finance Minister to announce budget

South Africa’s Finance Minister to announce budget

“I have a job to do in a difficult economic environment and serve South Africa as best I can."

Russia: Al Nusra blocking Aleppo aid delivery

Russia: Al Nusra blocking Aleppo aid delivery

Meanwhile, an Amnesty International report says US-led Coalition air raids have killed 300 in Syria.

Oil prices continue slide

Oil prices continue slide

Iraq wants to be exempt from quota cuts; US may have a build in inventories, and Buzzard comes back online.

Brazil: Congress urged to pass austerity, reforms

Brazil: Congress urged to pass austerity, reforms

Congress faces a sink or swim situation as it mulls measures that could hurt working class families.