Oil spikes after Iran attacks US forces
January 08, 2020 | 12:41
The price of oil spiked Wednesday (Jan 8) after Iran launched revenge attacks on US forces in Iraq, making good on its pledge to hit back over the killing of its top general.
At least 50 dead in stampede at Iran general's funeral
January 08, 2020 | 12:36
More than 50 people were killed in a stampede on Tuesday (Jan 7) during a massive funeral procession in Iran for a top general assassinated in a US drone strike, Iranian media said.
UN chief calls for restraint amid rise in global tensions
January 07, 2020 | 09:48
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern on Monday (Jan 6) over rising global discord and called for "maximum restraint" amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran after the United States killed an Iranian military commander.
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