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Shah of Iran modernized his nation but vacillated in crisis

Jan 17, 2019

Shah modernized Iran with oil money, but seized all power; his 'Hamlet' indecision in crisis proved to be his downfall

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Sri Lanka considers big China loan to repay foreign debts

Jan 17, 2019

A finance ministry official says Sri Lanka is considering a $300 million loan offer from the Bank of China as it prepares to repay foreign debts this year

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Iran satellite fails to reach orbit in US-criticized launch

Jan 16, 2019

Iran launches satellite-carrying rocket despite US objections, though device fails to reach orbit

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India's mega Hindu festival begins under cloud of toxic air

Jan 15, 2019

India's mega Hindu festival begins under cloud of toxic air, a sign that government officials are struggling to grapple with the country's worsening air pollution

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US tells Saudis to hold 'accountable' killers of journalist

Jan 14, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he told the king and crown prince of Saudi Arabia that Trump administration expects them to hold 'accountable' those responsible for death of journalist

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Trump's evolving foreign policy challenges top US diplomat

Jan 14, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent eight-nation Mideast trip showed the challenges of foreign policy in the Trump era

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Egypt launches regional gas forum, including Israel in fold

Jan 14, 2019

Egypt has hosted its first ever regional gas forum, with several government delegations attending including the Israeli Energy Minister in the first such government invite for an Israeli Cabinet minister since its 2011 Arab Spring uprising

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Hundreds rally in Sudan's capital for al-Bashir's ouster

Jan 13, 2019

Hundreds of protesters are marching again in and around Sudan's capitol Khartoum, the fourth week of unrest that began over the rising price of bread and a failing economy but which now calls for the ouster of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir

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Nuclear chief says Iran exploring new uranium enrichment

Jan 13, 2019

The head of Iran's nuclear program says the Islamic Republic has begun "preliminary activities for designing" a modern process for 20-percent uranium enrichment for its 50-year-old research reactor in Tehran, signaling new danger for the nuclear deal

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Saudi energy minister concerned about oil price volatility

Jan 13, 2019

Saudi energy minister urges oil producers to do better to narrow price swings from $60 to above $86 a barrel

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