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Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency

Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency

HOUSTON/CARACAS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and eventual execution, while calling on both governments for contract transparency.

Is Trump's big, splashy Venezuela oil deal real?

Is Trump's big, splashy Venezuela oil deal real?

President vows a U.S.-backed venture will lead a Venezuelan oil resurgence.

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

There's a lot that's not immediately clear about President Donald Trump's deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled lower on Friday, also down for the week as traders evaluated hints about the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank's inflation-fighting policy and rumors of a possible agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil drifts lower as Hormuz flows balance slow progress in Iran diplomacy

Oil drifts lower as Hormuz flows balance slow progress in Iran diplomacy

By Seher Dareen LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly drop as traders weighed crude flows making it through the Strait of Hormuz against the deadlock in U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Brent crude futures were down 40 cents or 0.45% to $89.30 a barrel at 1231 GMT.

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

Oil slides on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

Oil slides on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

(In second bullet point please read "rate hike" instead of "rate cut") By Erwin Seba HOUSTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday, on track for a weekly drop as traders evaluated hints about the U.S.

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Palm Beach ranks among the wealthiest suburbs in the U.S. See list

Palm Beach ranks among the wealthiest suburbs in the U.S. See list

Palm Beach is an iconic town in Palm Beach County known as the place where President Donald Trump owns the Mar-a-Lago estate.

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.

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

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

As TPS cliff nears, Salvadorans in the US put lives on hold

As TPS cliff nears, Salvadorans in the US put lives on hold

El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status designation could expire soon, leaving families in limbo as they await a decision by the Trump administration.