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The takeover bid by China's third largest oil company for Unocal is evidence of the country's voracious appetite for energy. The $18.5 billion offer is likely to spark a bidding war with Chevron. Some U.S. lawmakers are outraged at the thought of a Chinese company taking over a U.S. oil and gas firm.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday morning that the prisoners at Guantanamo do have the right to challenge their detention in U.S. civilian courts. The justices ruled 5-4 that the Constitutional right of habeas corpus applies to the detainees even in "extraordinary times."

Founded in 1996, the intergovernmental body promotes cooperation in the region and advises governments on issues related to the Arctic.

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Presumed Republican nominee Donald Trump called Britain's vote to exit the European Union "a great thing."

U.S. Attorney David DeVillers secured two convictions Friday in multi-million dollar money laundering scheme. The final two defendants pleaded guilty…

John McCain, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, went to Syria last week to discuss the campaign for defeating militants from the Islamic State.

The Mexican government has extradited Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera to the United States. He will face charges connected to his leadership of one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.

The rejection comes despite Chinese billionaire Jack Ma's attempts to form ties with the Trump administration; he visited Trump Tower in January of last year.

In the U.S., at least 11 states forbid retailers from adding surcharges to credit card transactions. Several also allow discounts for customers paying via cash rather than plastic.