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U.S. enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

U.S. enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

Aug 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. had entered into an oil agreement with Venezuela.
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Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

By Jarrett Renshaw Aug 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation's battered energy industry while delivering a new source of crude to
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Trump announces sweeping US grab for control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

Trump announces sweeping US grab for control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

By Jarrett Renshaw Aug 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation's battered energy industry while delivering a new source of crude to
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The Latest: Trump says US will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves

The Latest: Trump says US will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves
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'Publicity stunt.' Trump's lake name change called distraction from Iran war

'Publicity stunt.' Trump's lake name change called distraction from Iran war

Trump picked a fight with Canada over the name of Lake Ontario but political observers said the spat wouldn't distract for long from the Iran war.
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The Latest: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

The Latest: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

President Donald Trump says he is renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the U.S. This move comes as he intensifies a trade war with Canada
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In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

Attorney General Todd Blanche says in an Associated Press interview that he'll lead the Department of Justice with integrity
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Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus

Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is not talking with Iran as Washington focuses on punishing Tehran economically, vowing to penalize countries that do business with the Islamic Republic. "We don't want to speak to them.
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US nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say

US nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say

By Marianna Parraga and Jarrett Renshaw HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials are working on a deal to secure long-term access to a portion of Venezuela's crude reserves, sources with knowledge of the negotiations said on Thursday, a move that could ultimately lower
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Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. The economy says otherwise

Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. The economy says otherwise

U.S. President Donald Trump says the country does not need Canada
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Trump: 'Time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore'

Trump: 'Time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore'

By Bo Erickson and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it was "time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore," just days after trade talks between the neighboring countries broke down. 
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Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties

Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties

Iran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic