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Iraq warns of ‘collapse’ if Trump blocks oil cash
Middle East
January 13, 2020
Iraq warns of ‘collapse’ if Trump blocks oil cash
Iraqi officials fear economic “collapse” if Washington imposes threatened sanctions, including blocking access to a US-based account where Baghdad keeps…
Iran’s handling of plane disaster sparks new challenge to rulers
Middle East
January 12, 2020
Iran’s handling of plane disaster sparks new challenge to rulers
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s clerical rulers risk a legitimacy crisis as popular anger has boiled up at the way the…
Merkel, Putin discuss Middle East flashpoints at Kremlin meeting
Middle East
January 11, 2020
Merkel, Putin discuss Middle East flashpoints at Kremlin meeting
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday for talks set to focus on…
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…
Iran says unintentionally shot down Ukrainian airliner
Middle East
January 11, 2020
Iran says unintentionally shot down Ukrainian airliner
Iran on Saturday said it unintentionally shot down the Ukrainian airliner that crashed this week killing 176 people, calling it…
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…
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
Middle East
January 9, 2020
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran sent mixed signals on Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President…
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…
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…