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Macron to meet Trump, Iran’s Rouhani at UN in New York
Middle East
September 20, 2018
Macron to meet Trump, Iran’s Rouhani at UN in New York
President Emmanuel Macron will separately meet his US and Iranian counterparts, Donald Trump and Hassan Rouhani, during the UN…
Syria’s Idlib spared attack, Turkey to send in more troops
Middle East
September 19, 2018
Syria’s Idlib spared attack, Turkey to send in more troops
ANKARA/AMMAN (Reuters) – Turkey will send more troops into Syria’s Idlib province after striking a deal with Russia that…
Oil prices edge up as supply concerns outweigh US stockpile gains
Middle East
September 19, 2018
Oil prices edge up as supply concerns outweigh US stockpile gains
BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices inched up on Wednesday as concerns that producers may not be able to cover…
Saudi-led coalition launches major operation to recapture Yemeni port city
Middle East
September 18, 2018
Saudi-led coalition launches major operation to recapture Yemeni port city
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen has launched a major offensive to recapture the strategic port city…
OPEC chief: Cartel must stay together as US sanctions Iran
Middle East
September 18, 2018
OPEC chief: Cartel must stay together as US sanctions Iran
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — OPEC must stick together for the good of the global economy as founding…
Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM
Middle East
September 18, 2018
Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM
ERBIL (Reuters) – Shi’ite militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of the most powerful figures in Iraq, withdrew his candidacy…
Erdogan says Turkey’s ceasefire calls in Idlib yielded results
Middle East
September 17, 2018
Erdogan says Turkey’s ceasefire calls in Idlib yielded results
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s calls for a ceasefire in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib region were bearing…
Iran says US pullout from nuclear deal threatens regional peace
Middle East
September 17, 2018
Iran says US pullout from nuclear deal threatens regional peace
VIENNA (Reuters) – The US withdrawal from the nuclear deal struck between Iran and major powers is “doomed” to…
Iran accuses French police of slow reaction to attack on Paris embassy
Middle East
September 15, 2018
Iran accuses French police of slow reaction to attack on Paris embassy
Iran said on Saturday that Kurdish activists attacked its embassy in Paris, breaking windows, and has accused French police…
Iran says Saudi Arabia and Russia have taken oil market ‘hostage’: SHANA
Middle East
September 15, 2018
Iran says Saudi Arabia and Russia have taken oil market ‘hostage’: SHANA
Iran’s OPEC governor said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia and Russia have taken the oil market “hostage” as US…