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UN warns Russia, Ukraine of ‘dangerous limbo’

UN warns Russia, Ukraine of ‘dangerous limbo’

“We are either looking at a return to a deepening, intractable conflict or a momentary upsurge in parts of the conflict,” an UN official said.

Iran: Return of a powerful oil producer?

Iran: Return of a powerful oil producer?

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said earlier this week that OPEC “needs to open space” for his country's anticipated boost in output.

Saudis unlikely to change OPEC output policy

Saudis unlikely to change OPEC output policy

Since the shale oil boom, the Saudis have changed track preferring to allow markets to determine the price of a barrel of oil.

Iraq, Allies trade blame over ISIL gains

Iraq, Allies trade blame over ISIL gains

French FM Laurent Fabius reiterated Western "determination to fight the Islamic State", but acknowledged that "it is a long-term battle".

US in talks with Houthis as Yemen death toll rises

US in talks with Houthis as Yemen death toll rises

The WHO says that more than a third of Yemen's 24 million people are in urgent need of medical care.

Could Greece really exit the Eurozone?

Could Greece really exit the Eurozone?

Athens has also said that "The more our [EU] partners want austerity, the more the problem with the debt will get worse"

Nuclear deal with West possible, says Iran FM

Nuclear deal with West possible, says Iran FM

Javad Zarif is expected to meet with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Geneva on May 30.

Al-Shabaab injure police in Kenya attack

Al-Shabaab injure police in Kenya attack

Kenyan police were on the hunt for the Garissa University attackers when they were ambushed on Monday evening.

ISIL controls all Iraq-Syria border crossings

ISIL controls all Iraq-Syria border crossings

Tribal leaders said that ISIL had broken through a Shia militia and Iraqi army defensive perimeter near the Habbaniyah military base.

No interest rate hike in June, Fed says

No interest rate hike in June, Fed says

Disappointing first quarter GDP growth contributed to the Fed's change of tone regarding interest rates.