Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds President Trump's anti-weaponization fund ahead of his confirmation hearing. And, the president calls off strikes on Iran over a potential deal.
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Read the full report at NPROil prices fell on Monday as investors pared geopolitical risk premiums after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned strike on Iran.
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WorldPingTwo Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.
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The latest peace proposal calls for warring parties to return to negotiations and continue working out some of the thorny issues that derailed diplomatic efforts.
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Tehran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."…
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President Trump says talks are expected to begin again with Iran on Monday and initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But Tehran says there are no planned direct talks with the White House, only discussions with Oman. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
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WorldPingBetween the U-turns, the posturing, the denials and the flexing of military might, it's hard to know exactly where negotiations between the US and Iran are actually at - if they have gone anywhere.
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