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China to take over US base in Djibouti

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China to take over US base in Djibouti

Djibouti has ordered the US to vacate its Obock military base and turn it over to the Chinese military, raising major concerns in Washington.

Obama’s private calls for Iran accord

FOREIGN POLICY

Obama’s private calls for Iran accord

Obama has been making private calls to Democratic senators in an effort to rally support for a nuclear agreement, an official says.

Iran denies chamber of commerce with US

ECONOMY

Iran denies chamber of commerce with US

Iran has denied media reports about plans to set up a joint chamber of commerce with the US after the conclusion of nuclear talks last month.

Palestinian detainee rejects freedom deal

PALESTINE

Palestinian detainee rejects freedom deal

A Palestinian hunger-striking prisoner facing imminent death has rejected the Israeli regime’s offer to release him on condition that he go abroad.

Iran gets first ever associated gas offer

ENERGY

Iran gets first ever associated gas offer

A French company has proposed to buy associated gas from an offshore Iranian oilfield in the Persian Gulf in order to convert it into LNG, Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says.