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For U.S. Democrats, little recourse over Trump Iran actions
Middle East
January 6, 2020
For U.S. Democrats, little recourse over Trump Iran actions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. lawmakers have few options for tamping down any escalation by President Donald Trump of tensions with Iran,…
Gold jumps to near seven-year high on U.S.-Iran tensions; palladium breaches $2,000
Business
January 6, 2020
Gold jumps to near seven-year high on U.S.-Iran tensions; palladium breaches $2,000
(Reuters) — Gold surged close to a seven-year peak on Monday, as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal on escalating U.S.-Iran…
Weeping, Iran supreme leader prays over general slain by US
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Weeping, Iran supreme leader prays over general slain by US
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Weeping amid wails from a sea of mourners, Iran’s supreme leader on Monday prayed over the…
Iran says no limits on enrichment, stepping further from 2015 deal: TV
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Iran says no limits on enrichment, stepping further from 2015 deal: TV
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran announced on Sunday it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, taking a further step back from…
Senate Republican eyes rule change to kick start Trump impeachment trial
World
January 6, 2020
Senate Republican eyes rule change to kick start Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of the US Senate Judiciary Committee said on Sunday he wants the Senate to launch…
Trump doubles down on striking cultural sites in Iran
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Trump doubles down on striking cultural sites in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that Iranian cultural sites were fair game for the U.S. military, dismissing…
From resort amid palm trees, Trump settled on Iran strike
Features/Interviews
January 5, 2020
From resort amid palm trees, Trump settled on Iran strike
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At the midway point of his annual Christmas vacation, President Donald Trump huddled at…
Iraqi MPs to meet on US troop ouster after Soleimani killing
Middle East
January 5, 2020
Iraqi MPs to meet on US troop ouster after Soleimani killing
Iraq’s parliament was expected to vote Sunday on ousting US troops from military bases, which are threatened by pro-Tehran factions…
Trump says US targeting 52 sites in Iran as tension mounts
Middle East
January 5, 2020
Trump says US targeting 52 sites in Iran as tension mounts
President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the US is targeting 52 sites in Iran and will hit them “very fast…
Trump stirs Mideast tensions despite talk of ‘endless wars’
Middle East
January 4, 2020
Trump stirs Mideast tensions despite talk of ‘endless wars’
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a single drone strike, President Donald Trump did more than just take out an avowed enemy…