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9:38am, 7th May, 2019

Iraq close to signing $53 billion deal with Exxon, PetroChina; denies Iran link

Iraq is close to signing a $53 billion, 30-year energy agreement with Exxon Mobil and PetroChina, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday, denying any link between the mega-project and U.S. permission for Iraq to do business with Iran.

Trump renews threat to close Mexican border, send more troops

12:22pm, 24th April, 2019

Politics

Trump renews threat to close Mexican border, send more troops

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday again threatened to close part of the southern border and send more "armed soldiers" to defend it if Mexico did not block a new caravan of migrants traveling toward the United States.

Polls close in Indonesia, next president should be clear within hours

2:12am, 17th April, 2019

US

Polls close in Indonesia, next president should be clear within hours

Polls closed in Indonesia on Wednesday in elections for president and parliament after a campaign across the sprawling equatorial archipelago that was dominated by economic issues but also marked by the growing influence of conservative Islam.

Canada expands sanctions, adds 43 people close to Venezuela's Maduro

10:58am, 15th April, 2019

World

Canada expands sanctions, adds 43 people close to Venezuela's Maduro

Canada expanded sanctions against the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro on Monday, according to a statement from Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, targeting an additional 43 people close to the disputed leader.

East Libyan troops close on Tripoli, clashes near former airport

4:59pm, 5th April, 2019

World

East Libyan troops close on Tripoli, clashes near former airport

Eastern Libyan troops commanded by Khalifa Haftar said on Friday they had advanced into the southern outskirts of the capital Tripoli in a dangerous thrust against the internationally-recognized government.

Rain stops play: UK parliament forced to close after water leak

5:54pm, 4th April, 2019

UK

Rain stops play: UK parliament forced to close after water leak

Britain's parliament was forced to close early on Thursday after a leak in the 19th century Gothic palace caused water to rain down into the debating chamber.

Trump takes step back from threat to close border with Mexico

3:27pm, 2nd April, 2019

Politics

Trump takes step back from threat to close border with Mexico

President Donald Trump took a step back on Tuesday from a threat to close the southwestern border to fight illegal immigration, crediting Mexican officials with taking big steps in recent days to apprehend more U.S.-bound migrants crossing their coun...

Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border to trade because of immigrant surge

2:00pm, 29th March, 2019

Politics

Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border to trade because of immigrant surge

President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to close the U.S. border with Mexico to trade if Mexico does not stop immigrants from reaching the United States.

Trump threatens to close U.S. border with Mexico next week

11:54am, 29th March, 2019

Politics

Trump threatens to close U.S. border with Mexico next week

President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to close the U.S. border with Mexico next week, or at least large sections of the frontier, if Mexico "doesn't immediately stop all illegal immigration coming into the United States" from the region.

Israel's Netanyahu, in close election race, visits U.S. ally

9:06am, 24th March, 2019

World

Israel's Netanyahu, in close election race, visits U.S. ally

With Israel's election just two weeks away, Benjamin Netanyahu will get to showcase his close ties with Donald Trump in a U.S. visit just days after the president backed Israel's hold over the occupied Golan Heights.

Novatek close to deal with Saudi Aramco on Arctic LNG 2 project: CEO

10:15am, 17th March, 2019

Business

Novatek close to deal with Saudi Aramco on Arctic LNG 2 project: CEO

Leonid Mikhelson, chief executive of Russian gas giant Novatek, said on Sunday he had discussed the company's Arctic LNG 2 project with Saudi oil minister Khalid al-Falih and that a deal could be expected soon.

U.S. immigration agency to close its overseas offices

2:19pm, 12th March, 2019

Politics

U.S. immigration agency to close its overseas offices

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to close the U.S. immigration agency's overseas locations, according to current and former officials and an internal memo, in a move affecting offices that currently handle family visa req...

Labour's Corbyn says May's Brexit deal not even close to changes promised

3:02am, 12th March, 2019

UK

Labour's Corbyn says May's Brexit deal not even close to changes promised

British Prime Minister Theresa May's assurances on her Brexit divorce deal are not even close to the changes that she promised lawmakers, opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday.

British police briefly close roads near parliament over security alert

12:28pm, 9th March, 2019

UK

British police briefly close roads near parliament over security alert

British police briefly shut London's Westminster bridge and roads close to parliament and the capital's police headquarters on Saturday due to a suspicious vehicle.

U.S. and China said to appear close to deal to roll back tariffs

1:09am, 4th March, 2019

Business

U.S. and China said to appear close to deal to roll back tariffs

The United States and China appear close to a deal that would roll back U.S. tariffs on at least $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, as Beijing makes pledges on structural economic changes and eliminates retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, a source b...

Stocks jump on signs U.S., China close to trade deal

9:05pm, 3rd March, 2019

Business

Stocks jump on signs U.S., China close to trade deal

Asian shares gained on Monday on reports the United States and China were close to striking a trade deal after a year-long tariff skirmish while the dollar eased as traders wagered Federal Reserve policy would remain accommodative.

Glenn Close, 'Beale Street,' win indie film honors ahead of Oscars

5:04am, 24th February, 2019

Entertainment

Glenn Close, 'Beale Street,' win indie film honors ahead of Oscars

Actress Glenn Close and racial injustice movie "If Beale Street Could Talk" were the big winners on Saturday at the Independent Spirit Awards, a day ahead of the Oscars ceremony.

S&P 500 posts highest close since November 8 on trade optimism

5:36pm, 22nd February, 2019

Business

S&P 500 posts highest close since November 8 on trade optimism

The S&P 500 posted its highest closing level since Nov. 8 on Friday as investors clung to signs of progress in the ongoing trade talks between the United States and China.

China's desire for close Iran ties unchanged, Xi says ahead of Saudi prince's visit

9:26pm, 20th February, 2019

World

China's desire for close Iran ties unchanged, Xi says ahead of Saudi prince's visit

China's desire to develop close ties with Iran will remain unchanged, regardless of the international situation, President Xi Jinping told the speaker of Iran's parliament, ahead of Thursday's visit to Beijing by Saudi Arabia's cr...

Illinois mass shooting reveals gaps in gun laws; state seeks to close them

3:52am, 20th February, 2019

Politics

Illinois mass shooting reveals gaps in gun laws; state seeks to close them

The governor of Illinois vowed on Tuesday to seek tighter gun control measures after learning the man who shot five co-workers dead last week was wrongly granted a firearms permit but never forced to surrender his weapon.

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Iraq close to signing $53 billion deal with Exxon, PetroChina; denies Iran link

Trump renews threat to close Mexican border, send more troops

Polls close in Indonesia, next president should be clear within hours

Canada expands sanctions, adds 43 people close to Venezuela's Maduro

East Libyan troops close on Tripoli, clashes near former airport

Rain stops play: UK parliament forced to close after water leak

Trump takes step back from threat to close border with Mexico

Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border to trade because of immigrant surge

Trump threatens to close U.S. border with Mexico next week

Israel's Netanyahu, in close election race, visits U.S. ally

Novatek close to deal with Saudi Aramco on Arctic LNG 2 project: CEO

U.S. immigration agency to close its overseas offices

Labour's Corbyn says May's Brexit deal not even close to changes promised

British police briefly close roads near parliament over security alert

U.S. and China said to appear close to deal to roll back tariffs

Stocks jump on signs U.S., China close to trade deal

Glenn Close, 'Beale Street,' win indie film honors ahead of Oscars

S&P 500 posts highest close since November 8 on trade optimism

China's desire for close Iran ties unchanged, Xi says ahead of Saudi prince's visit

Illinois mass shooting reveals gaps in gun laws; state seeks to close them

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

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