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EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
Middle East
January 8, 2020
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Wednesday it “will spare no efforts” in its attempts to keep alive an…
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Middle East
January 8, 2020
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
NEW DELHI (AP) — Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating…
Oil up, stocks down after Iran missile attack on US troops
Business
January 8, 2020
Oil up, stocks down after Iran missile attack on US troops
BEIJING (AP) — Oil prices rose and Asian stock markets fell Wednesday after Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in…
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq
Middle East
January 8, 2020
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander,…
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176
Middle East
January 8, 2020
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176
SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran (AP) — A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport,…
‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East
Middle East
January 7, 2020
‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Reuters) — For many of the soldiers, it would be their first mission. They packed up ammunition…
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…
Egypt ready to deal with regional geopolitical changes: Finance Minister
Business
January 7, 2020
Egypt ready to deal with regional geopolitical changes: Finance Minister
Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said on Monday that his country’s government was ready to deal with geopolitical changes in…
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
Middle East
January 7, 2020
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
BAGHDAD (AP) — A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq following the U.S. airstrike that…
Iranian general transformed Syria’s war in Assad’s favor
Middle East
January 7, 2020
Iranian general transformed Syria’s war in Assad’s favor
BEIRUT (AP) — When Syrian President Bashar Assad made a rare visit to Tehran last year, the powerful Revolutionary Guard…