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Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
Middle East
October 17, 2018
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
GENEVA (Reuters) – Statements by the United States that it would reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero are a “political…
Iran, major powers labor to keep nuclear deal afloat
Middle East
September 25, 2018
Iran, major powers labor to keep nuclear deal afloat
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal on Monday agreed to keep working to…
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias
Middle East
September 25, 2018
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias
NEW York (Reuters) – France said on Monday it wanted the UN Security Council to implement sanctions on militias…
US sanctions China for buying Russian fighter jets, missiles
World
September 21, 2018
US sanctions China for buying Russian fighter jets, missiles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military on Thursday for buying fighter jets and…
Turkey sees lower growth, double-digit inflation in next years
Middle East
September 20, 2018
Turkey sees lower growth, double-digit inflation in next years
Turkey, which was last month buffeted by its worst currency crisis in recent years, on Thursday forecast sharply lower…
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…
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…
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…
A year after US sanctions ended, Sudan’s economy unravels
Middle East
September 17, 2018
A year after US sanctions ended, Sudan’s economy unravels
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – For 22 years Mohamed Mahmoud deposited his law practice’s cash in a bank near his Khartoum…
Iran looks warily to China for help as US sanctions resume
Middle East
September 12, 2018
Iran looks warily to China for help as US sanctions resume
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — It’s hard not to see China wherever you look in Iran. From Chinese goods flooding…