Middle East

Iraq's Oil-Fueled Comeback Story Threatened by Anbar Violence

A fresh outbreak of violence in Iraq threatens to ruin the country's attempt to inject life into its economy by significantly expanding oil production.  Stocks Slump, Traders Await Fed Minutes | Cantor Downgrades Twitter, Shares Fall

U.S. Says Iran Nuclear Talks to Continue Past Deadline

The United States said on Tuesday that world powers and Iran would keep negotiating over an outline accord on curbing Tehran's nuclear program beyond a midnight deadline, even though tough questions remain.

U.N. Likely to Vote on Iran Nuclear Deal Next Week: Diplomats

The United States on Wednesday circulated a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council that would endorse the Iran nuclear deal but retain an arms embargo and ban on ballistic missile technology, said diplomats ahead of a likely vote next week.

Iran, World Powers Push for Tuesday Nuclear Deal

Nuclear negotiations between Tehran and six world powers were set to miss a midnight deadline on Monday to reach a final deal, but diplomats from all sides said they hoped for a breakthrough in the coming hours.