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Could new US sanctions tear China and Iran apart?
Washington’s strategy of putting maximum economic pressure on Iran is tempered by its desire to smooth political tensions with China.
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Oil hits over 3-week high on Middle East supply concerns amid war impasse
LONDON, Aug 20 : Oil prices climbed to more than three-week highs on Thursday, driven by concerns that the impasse in the Iran war will continue to disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern producing region.Brent crude futures for October delivery were up $2.19, or 2.39 per cent, to $93.81 a barrel at 1257 G
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Oil hits 3-week high on Middle East supply concerns amid war impasse
LONDON, Aug 20 : Oil prices climbed to three-week highs on Thursday, driven by concerns that the impasse in the Iran war will continue to disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern producing region.Brent crude futures for October delivery rose $1.20, or 1.3 per cent, to $92.82 a barrel by 0813 GMT, while U.S.
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A first in the Middle East: Lebanon abolishes death penalty
On August 11, the Lebanese parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment. Until now, death by hanging and firing squad was possible, although it had not been used for over 20 years.
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Middle East: No talks or conversations with Iran, Trump says
Trump also claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was “open and operating,” contrary to Iranian reports. Meanwhile, Syria, the US and Turkey condemned Israeli strikes on a Syrian airbase. Follow DW for more.
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Middle East war expands beyond Iran
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States hit targets in Iraq. The Saudis said pro-Iranian militias based there had recently been launching strikes on Saudi oil facilities. What does this mean for the region?
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Lebanon abolishes death penalty in Middle East first
People in Lebanon convicted of serious crimes will now face life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, making Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to abolish capital punishment.
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Iran war: US says Iranian missiles intercepted
The US military said it thwarted an “attempted surprise attack” by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel’s Netanyahu hailed an “excellent” meeting with Trump. Follow DW.
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Middle East: No fresh US strikes on Iran for a second day
Two days have passed without any strikes by the US and Iran. Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia has added another layer to the complex Middle East crisis. DW has the latest.
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