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US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal
Middle East
January 11, 2020
US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal
The United States on Friday rejected a request by Iraq to start talks on pulling out its 5,200 troops, notching…
Puerto Rico earthquake aftermath deepens as govt seeks help
World
January 10, 2020
Puerto Rico earthquake aftermath deepens as govt seeks help
GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico (AP) — More than 2,000 people in shelters. Nearly one million without power. Hundreds of thousands without…
Iraqi PM tells US to decide mechanism for troop withdrawal
Middle East
January 10, 2020
Iraqi PM tells US to decide mechanism for troop withdrawal
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi has told the U.S. secretary of state to send a delegation…
US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge
Middle East
January 9, 2020
US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war on Wednesday as President Donald…
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian commander, burial postponed
Middle East
January 7, 2020
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian commander, burial postponed
DUBAI/BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Dozens of people were killed in a stampede as crowds of mourners packed streets for the funeral…
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…