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Things to know: Duties and responsibilities of the Senate president
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US-Iran talks make progress, Syria set for first parliament meeting and UAE delivers Eid aid to Gaza | The National
In today's episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump tells negotiators to "take their time" as a deal between America and Iran moves closer.
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Trump says Iran agreement will not resemble Obama-era accord
US President Donald Trump defended the emerging agreement with Iran, saying any deal he signs would be fundamentally different from the nuclear accord negotiated under former President Barack Obama.
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Why Trump’s draft peace pact with Iran threatens Netanyahu’s Middle East plans
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Asian shares gain and oil prices slip as Trump remarks on Iran war talks
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MANILA, Philippines — Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David slammed Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano over his remarks, claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs campaign was a “pro-life campaign.”
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Brent crude drops below $100 as markets weigh Iran talks
Global oil prices fell sharply as uncertainty surrounding a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran heightened concerns about the economic impact of continued disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Top Democrat says Iran emerged stronger despite conflict
US Senator Chris Murphy welcomed the prospect of an end to the conflict with Iran but sharply criticised President Donald Trump, arguing that the war had caused widespread destruction without achieving its stated objectives.
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Business group calls on Senate to put national interest above partisan politics
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump keeps the world guessing with mixed messaging on Iran deal
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Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying on Sunday he had told his negotiators not to "rush," even after both Tehran and Washington signalled progress towards an agreement to end the war.
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Trump Indicates He'll Sign Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
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Hiedeman scores 24, Johnson adds 17 and Fam 10 in her debut as Storm beat Mystics 97-85
SEATTLE (AP) — Natisha Hiedeman tied her career high with 24 points, rookie Flau’jae Johnson scored a season-best 17, and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 97-85 on Sunday in a game that featured 75 total free throws, including 52 in the second half.
Griffin and Nats take 2-1 win to hand first-place Braves their first home series loss of the season
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Oil prices fall over 5% on hopes for Iran deal
TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices plunged more than five percent in Asian early trading on Monday as hopes of a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war rose despite comments from President Donald Trump downplaying its imminence.
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Colbert Blames Trump, But Massive Losses Killed His Show
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Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war , reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium , regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday, though US President Donald Trump said he told representatives “not to rush into a deal.”
· AP
US lawmakers question Trump’s approach to Iran deal
US President Donald Trump and his administration have faced growing criticism from lawmakers over reports of a potential agreement with Iran.
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Iran objects to revised terms in draft deal
Less than a day after US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Tehran was “largely negotiated”, signs of friction have emerged over key elements of the proposed deal.
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Asia markets set for mixed open as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday after reports that the crucial Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon pushed oil prices down and lifted investor sentiment.
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A Democrat Took on Red Sox Ownership in an Ad. A Network Pulled it.
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'Nightmare for Israel': Republican hawks attack Trump's emerging Iran deal
Senior US Republicans have launched a rare public rebuke of President Donald Trump over the reported terms of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, warning they include major concessions that would strengthen Tehran and undermine Israel.
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Confusion and Worry After Trump Administration’s Abrupt Green Card Changes
A new federal policy that could require thousands of immigrants to return to their home countries before petitioning for green cards has applicants and immigration lawyers scrambling to to understand how the change will affect the path to permanent residence.
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Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner'
Crude oil prices fell more than 4% on Sunday after President Donald Trump indicated that talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are advancing, though he said the U.S. would not rush a deal.
· Spencer Kimball
Trump slams ‘losers’ criticizing Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at critics of a still-unfinished peace deal with Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran are proceeding in an “orderly and constructive manner” but that he has instructed his representatives “not to rush” into an agreement.
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has lashed out at critics of a still-unfinished peace deal with Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran are proceeding in an “orderly and constructive manner” but that he has instructed his representatives “not to rush” into an agreement.
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Photos of a shooting near the White House in Washington
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Republicanos de línea dura contra Irán critican propuesta de Trump para poner fin a la guerra
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Trump pushes Arab states to normalise ties with Israel in exchange for Iran ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has told several Arab and Muslim leaders he expects them to normalise relations with Israel if a deal to end the war with Iran is reached, according to US officials cited by Axios.
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