Russian agent's boyfriend accused of fraud scheme in North Dakota...  West Fargo PioneerWILLISTON, N.D. — A South Dakota man, whose girlfriend admitted to being a Russian agent who tried to influence U.S. policy as the 2016 election approached .. …

TSX edges higher at open as oil prices rise modestly  NasdaqApril 18- Canada's main stock index rose at open on Thursday, supported by energy stocks after oil prices climbed slightly. Read more https://www.nasdaq.com/article/tsx-edges-higher-at-o …

An Oil Discovery Before Systemic Reform in Pakistan Would Be a Tragedy  The DiplomatPakistan needs drastic and systemic reform. An oil bonanza will enable the government to postpone needed fixes indefinitely. Read more https://thediplomat.com/20 …