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Saudis’ arrest of 2 princes called a warning to royal family
Middle East
March 8, 2020
Saudis’ arrest of 2 princes called a warning to royal family
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two senior princes in Saudi Arabia are under arrest for not supporting Crown Prince…
US gives Iraq sanctions waiver for vital Iranian gas imports
Middle East
February 13, 2020
US gives Iraq sanctions waiver for vital Iranian gas imports
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has granted Iraq a 45-day sanctions waiver enabling the country to continue importing vital…
Plant a trillion trees: Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix
Environment
February 12, 2020
Plant a trillion trees: Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers on Wednesday will propose legislation setting a goal for the United States to plant a…
US pressure on Iran to continue despite lifting sanctions on China’s COSCO unit, official says
Middle East
February 2, 2020
US pressure on Iran to continue despite lifting sanctions on China’s COSCO unit, official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A decision by the United States to lift sanctions on one of two units of the Chinese…
UAE tech ambitions tarnished by internet restrictions
Middle East
January 26, 2020
UAE tech ambitions tarnished by internet restrictions
With its ultra-modern infrastructure and hyper-connected services, the United Arab Emirates is an emerging technology power, but a scandal surrounding…
Libya says oil shutdown caused over $255 million in losses
Middle East
January 25, 2020
Libya says oil shutdown caused over $255 million in losses
CAIRO (AP) — The closure of Libya’s major oil fields and production facilities has resulted in losses of more than…
Libya peace summit struggles to draw eastern commander Haftar back into diplomacy
Middle East
January 19, 2020
Libya peace summit struggles to draw eastern commander Haftar back into diplomacy
BERLIN (Reuters) – Countries struggled at an international peace summit for Libya struggled on Sunday to draw eastern military commander…
Libya oil exports blocked, raising stakes for Berlin peace summit
Middle East
January 19, 2020
Libya oil exports blocked, raising stakes for Berlin peace summit
Forces loyal to Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar blocked oil exports from the war-ravaged country’s main ports Saturday, raising the…
Back from the brink, back to the bull run
Economy
January 9, 2020
Back from the brink, back to the bull run
LONDON (Reuters) — World markets looked to have overcome their new year wobbles on Thursday, as the United States and Iran…
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…