Half of South Sudan facing food shortages, warns UN BBC News More than half the population of South Sudan are facing food shortages due to the continuing conflict with Sudan, the UN is warning. | It says fighting on the border between the two countries and the shutdown of oil production have had a devastating impact on the South's economy. | It adds ther...
Saudi says $100 per barrel great price for oil The Guardian ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia sees $100 per barrel as a great price for crude, Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said on Sunday. International Brent crude settled at $112.26 on Friday. The price is well off a peak of over $128 in March, but traded mostly above $100 since early 2011. Tha...
Obama, G8 may remind Iran of their own ‘oil weapon' Gulf News | Washington/New York: Late last year, Iran issued a series of not-so-veiled threats to the West, suggesting it could use its "oil weapon" to show displeasure over toughening sanctions by halting exports or disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. ...
World leaders at Camp David warn Iran on nuclear program Lexington Herald-Leader | World leaders on Saturday declared Iran's nuclear ambitions of "grave concern" and pointedly warned Tehran of tough sanctions against its oil program if it can't convince the world it's not seeking to produce nuclear weapons. | Gathering near here ...
World leaders at Camp David warn Iran on nuclear program The State | CAMP DAVID, Md. - World leaders on Saturday declared Iran's nuclear ambitions of "grave concern" and pointedly warned Tehran of tough sanctions against its oil program if it can't convince the world it's not seeking to produce nuclear weapons. | Ga...
World leaders at Camp David warn Iran on nuclear program The Miami Herald | CAMP DAVID, Md. -- World leaders on Saturday declared Iran's nuclear ambitions of "grave concern" and pointedly warned Tehran of tough sanctions against its oil program if it can't convince the world it's not seeking to produce nuclear weapons. | G...
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Panetta: US military scandals reveal leadership flaws Middle East Online | Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Friday called on US troops to tighten up discipline and display "integrity" after a series of public relations disasters that he said could play...
China to load South Sudan $8bn Independent online China has agreed to loan oil-rich South Sudan eight billion dollars for infrastructure development, Juba government spokesman Barnaba Mariel Benjamin said on Saturday. | “It ...
G8, raising pressure on Iran, puts oil stocks on standby Daily Press | CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies raised the pressure on Iran on Saturday, signaling their readiness to tap into emergency oil stockpiles quickly this summer if tougher new sanctions on Tehran threaten t...
G8, raising pressure on Iran, puts oil stocks on standby Chicago Tribune | CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies raised the pressure on Iran on Saturday, signaling their readiness to tap into emergency oil stockpiles quickly this summer if tougher new sanctions on Tehran threaten t...
Obama: world powers 'hopeful' on Iran talks France24 | AFP - US President Barack Obama said Saturday world powers were "hopeful" about talks with Iran next week on its nuclear program, as the Islamic Republic comes under tightening sanctions. | Obama, hosting the G8 summit at Camp David, struck an unus...
