Reuters: U.S. blames Iran for tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman, oil prices rise
DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two oil tankers were attacked on Thursday and left adrift in the Gulf of Oman, driving up oil prices and stoking fears of a new confrontation between Iran and the United States, which blamed Tehran for the incident.
“It is the assessment of the United States government that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attacks that occurred in the Gulf of Oman today,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters without providing explicit evidence to back up the U.S. stance.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran 'responsible' for Gulf of Oman attacks: Pompeo. Tankers struck near Strait of Hormuz; US blames Iran.
Saudi Arabia agrees Iran was behind tanker attacks: Saudi minister.
Qatar calls for international probe into tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman.
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Lebanon asks Syrian refugees to demolish their houses.
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Japan's Abe urges patience in effort to ease US-Iran tensions.
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Israel attacks Gaza after rocket 'intercepted' from territory.
Saudi-UAE coalition vows action after Houthi missile attack.
ASIA
US lawmakers pressure China with bill backing Hong Kong rights.
Suicide bomber kills civilians, police in eastern Afghanistan.
Hong Kong protests: activists call for further action.
Hong Kong extradition protests leave city in shock.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam blasts protesters after day of violence over extradition.
Report: Chinese students target Hong Kong activism in South Korea.
China calls sinking of Philippines boat an 'ordinary maritime accident'.
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen gets party nod to run for re-election.
Finnish NGO quits operations in North Korea amid sanctions.
Philippines lodges diplomatic protest with Beijing over South China Sea ‘hit and run’ that sunk fishing vessel.
AFRICA
Fighting kills at least 50 in eastern DR Congo.
UN peacekeepers probe Darfur killings, raise death toll to 17.
Mali president visits Dogon village where dozens killed.
Sudan's military rulers say they thwarted several coup attempts.
Sudan's military rulers meet U.S. diplomats, Bashir charged with corruption.
Mali declares 3 days of national mourning for massacre victims.
Sudanese doctors say dozens of people raped during sit-in attack.
Sudan crisis: U.S. appoints envoy head as death toll climbs to 129.
2 dead after Ebola outbreak spreads to Uganda.
New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is 'truly frightening', says Wellcome Trust director.
Uganda bans public gatherings in Kasese district amid Ebola fears.
Head of east Libya parliament rules out talks before Tripoli captured.
EUROPE
UK government in 'pretty good shape' for no-deal Brexit: top official.
Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader.
Albania: President’s move to cancel vote is unconstitutional.
Putin backs Moldova’s new government amid political turmoil.
Russia Golunov case: Putin sacks top Moscow police officials.
Aid groups: Migrant humanitarian crisis looming in Bosnia.
Scottish leader: Brexit signals need to chart future path.
Trump, and Polish President Duda celebrate military cooperation with F-35 flyover.
Britain signs U.S. extradition order for WikiLeaks founder Assange.
AMERICAS
Canada's Trudeau to meet Trump for talks on trade pact, detained Canadians.
White House spokeswoman Sanders leaving job at end of month.
Democrats announce 20 U.S. presidential candidates who qualify for first debate.
Trump says he would 'want to hear' dirt on 2020 rivals from foreign governments, suggests he wouldn't contact FBI.
Trump likely to meet with Xi when G20 gathers: White House.
Federal spending tops $3 trillion through May for first time; Deficit hits $738 billion.
25 officers injured in Memphis after marshals kill fugitive.
Beijing blames Canada for deteriorating ties.
Mexico says sale of presidential plane will curb illegal migration.
Dominican Republic says Ortiz shooter arrested.
Migrants rush to enter Mexico ahead of security crackdown demanded by Trump.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Trump officials pushing to strip convicted terrorists of citizenship.
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Sri Lanka attacks: India arrests man 'linked to Easter Sunday bomber'.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. climbs as oil jumps after Gulf tanker attacks.
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Trade war could cause global recession, Beijing official warns, as US investment growth in China sinks.
Norway's $US1 trillion sovereign wealth fund to dump billions in coal investments.
Telegram boss links cyber attack during HK protests to China.
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