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Reuters: Trump praises Saudi Arabia amid pressure over ally
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Saudi Arabia for helping to lower oil prices as pressure intensified for the United States to impose tougher sanctions on its Middle East ally over dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
In a tweet, Trump thanked Riyadh for the recent drop in oil prices and called for prices to go even lower to boost the U.S. and global economies.
Trump has repeatedly blasted high oil prices, criticized OPEC over its production and pressured Saudi Arabia, a major oil producer, to act.
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MIDDLE EAST
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US targets Iran-Russia network over oil sent to Syria.
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ASIA
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AFRICA
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Cameroon army frees kidnapped students.
Campaigning for critical election opens in crisis-wracked DR Congo.
Madagascar presidential candidate withdraws fraud complaints.
Dozens of migrants forced off boat in Libya after standoff.
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EUROPE
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EU calls on Hungary to explain asylum for former Macedonian prime minister.
EU begins disciplinary procedures against Italy after rejecting its controversial budget plans.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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