EA on Monocle 24: Will US and Russia Clash in Syria?
After US troops intercept a Russian patrol heading towards an oilfield in northeast Syria, will quest to control energy resources lead to a showdown?
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Author: Scott Lucas
Iran Daily: Turkey’s Exports to Tehran Down by $1.5 Billion
In a further sign of the contraction of Iran’s economy amid long-term problems and US sanctions, Turkey says its exports to Tehran fell $1.5 billion in 2019.
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Syria Daily: Russia Presses Again for Removal of Rukban Residents
Russia presses again for removal of 13,000 displaced civilians from Rukban camp in SE Syria, despite residents’ concerns about return to regime-held areas.
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TrumpWatch, Day 1,099: “Right Matters” — House Managers Build Case of Trump Guilt
House managers builtd case for Donald Trump’s conviction in his impeachment trial on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
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Iran Daily: Rouhani to Europe — “Do You Want to Make a Mistake?”
Continuing his mix of appeal and warning amid Iran’s economic isolation, President Hassan Rouhani asks European countries, “Do you want to make a mistake?”
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Syria Daily: US Military — “Russia Is Testing Us”
American military says “Russia is testing the US” in Syria, days after its troops blocked Russian forces from reaching an oilfield in the northeast.
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