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BAE, EADS talks may spur more mergers

Serious talks under way for months – sources; Complex deal faces hurdles, but U.S. may approve; Boeing CEO says company not threatened by merger

September 13, 2012 1:41

U.S. says Iran oil exports down dramatically

Iran crude exports drop to about 1 mln bpd from 2.4 mln; Sanctions have isolated most Iranian banks

September 13, 2012 11:41

US Export-Import Bank backs $2 billion loan for UAE nuclear plant

First Ex-Im financed nuclear plant since the late 1990s; U.S. and UAE signed civilian nuclear pact in 2009

September 9, 2012 11:00

U.S. nears deal for $1 billion in Egypt debt relief

The Obama administration is close to a deal with Egypt's new government for $1 billion in debt relief, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, as Washington seeks to help Cairo shore up its ailing economy in the aftermath of its pro-democracy uprising.

September 4, 2012 12:00

ZTE to testify in U.S. probe of alleged China telecom threat

US House Intelligence Committee is investigating ZTE, Huawei; Panel could hold hearing as early as second week of September; Panel exploring companies' relationships with Chinese authorities

August 30, 2012 11:00

Saudi deals boosted US arms sales to record $66.3 billion in 2011

Saudi Arabia bought $33.4 bln in U.S. weapons; Russia, world's No. 2 supplier, sees sales nearly halved; French arms sales more than double

August 28, 2012 10:30

US fire kills one, injures others on boat off UAE

At least one person was killed and others were believed injured on Monday when a security team aboard a U.S. Navy ship fired at an approaching motor boat off the United Arab Emirates, a U.S. official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

July 17, 2012 11:16

UAE frees American hunger striker on bail

The United Arab Emirates has freed on bail an American businessman accused of embezzlement who has been in jail in the Gulf Arab state since 2008 and went on hunger strike in May, the U.S. embassy said on Friday.

July 13, 2012 8:29

US lawmaker asks Tuvalu to stop reflagging Iran oil tankers

A prominent U.S. lawmaker has asked the small South Pacific island nation Tuvalu to stop reflagging Iranian oil tankers and warned its government of the risks of running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

July 10, 2012 12:08

Tanzania says investigating Iran tankers accusation

U.S. committee says Tanzania risks sanctions; Tanzania says taking investigation 'very seriously'; Calls for U.S., EU help in investigations

July 5, 2012 5:55

Obama, UAE Prince talk Iran, Syria, oil-white house

They agreed there was an urgent need to stop the bloodshed in Syria and for political transition there, and also said Iran should meet its international obligations related to its nuclear program, according to a statement issued after their meeting.

June 28, 2012 11:45

Qatar in French luxury hotel buying spree

Gas-rich Qatar has gone on a spending spree in the past few years in France, investing in several sectors: industry, luxury, media, real estate and sport.

June 24, 2012 9:54

US sees more sanctions if no results in Iran talks

U.S. says talks cannot go on indefinitely; Sanctions to follow if concerns not addressed; Tehran urged to take concrete steps

June 20, 2012 3:30

UN confirms top us Middle East diplomat to take UN post

The United Nations confirmed on Monday that Jeffrey Feltman, until recently the top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, will soon take up a senior post at the United Nations.

June 12, 2012 11:11

U.S. sees “apparent clean-up” at Iran site

A senior U.S. official said on Tuesday that Iran was carrying out apparent clean-up efforts at a military site, Parchin, that the U.N. nuclear watchdog wants to visit as part of a probe into suspected atom bomb research in the Islamic state.

June 6, 2012 11:55