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Actions would be in response to reports that spies in China and Russia allegedly attacked US databases to target American intelligence personnel.

Hackers have used stolen credentials to make app and in-app content purchases.

In 2014 oil prices were above $100 a barrel; now experts say getting above $50 will be difficult with excess supply and a possible economic slowdown.

The Dow dropped more than 100 points Monday, making August one of its worst months in years.

Both Russia and NATO have major military exercises planned for September after a busy August for the Russian army.

Sudan's foreign minister insisted the countries' relationship remained robust, despite the economic turmoil.

The Obama administration is considering sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals over cybertheft.

To address a big problem with birds getting stuck in aircraft engines during flight, monkeys are responding to a call of duty.

India's GDP rose 7 percent in the April-June period, making it one of the fastest growing major economies in the world. However, it fell short of economists' expectations.

The White House may soon apply sanctions against Chinese companies that have benefited from the Chinese government’s alleged hacking of U.S. trade secrets.

The U.S. economy, now in its weakest post-recession recovery ever, appears vulnerable to some analysts.

Officials said the drone, named "Rainbow 5," was designed to compete with advanced versions like the U.S. Reaper drone.

The line, under construction since 2010, will run 127 miles from Shenyang to the border city of Dandong and will shorten the train journey to just over one hour, Xinhua said.

While markets in Tokyo also fell amid concerns about China's economy, the Shenzhen market saw its worst month in seven years.

The ministry has asked for a 2.2 percent increase in military spending to 5.09 trillion yen ($42.38 billion) for the year starting in April.

Prospects of an interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve in September has made world markets jittery.

TV reports showed a journalist 'confessing' to causing stock market volatility. A regulatory official was accused of taking bribes and insider trading.

Hundreds of residents had protested demanding compensation in the wake of the blasts that killed at least 150 people at a hazardous chemicals warehouse earlier in August.

The security bill, which would allow Japanese forces to fight alongside their allies overseas, has been deeply controversial among the Japanese public.

Concerns about an interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve led Asian markets to open the week lower, with sharp falls in China.

The U.S. Federal Reserve may not let volatility in Chinese markets put off a rate hike, the Wall Street Journal reported.