Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with
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Middle East
EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel
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Lebanese say AFP photos show their village has been destroyed
Looking at an AFP photo taken in the Lebanese border village of Mais al-Jabal, Khalil Hamdan recognised the ruins of
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US troops depart Syria, ending decade of presence in fight against ISIS
WASHINGTON — US troops have handed over their remaining bases in Syria to government forces, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday,
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Commodities exports through Strait of Hormuz collapse, except for Iran
Iran was the top exporter of commodities through the Strait of Hormuz in March, as shipments from other countries fell
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Rubio speaks to Lebanon's president amid push for Aoun-Netanyahu call
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, during
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Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect
MADRID, April 16 (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of U.S. President Donald
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Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says
DUBAI, April 16 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States have made some progress as they push for an agreement
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Trump says Lebanese-Israeli leaders to speak for first time in decades
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said leaders of Lebanon and Israel will speak, saying he was
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Explainer-Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
By Jonathan Stempel April 16 (Reuters) – Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by
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