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Trump envoy says the downing of a US drone leaves Iran ‘even more diplomatically isolated’

His comments come after a series of rapid escalations between Washington and Tehran.

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US special representative to Iran says ‘we are going to increase our sanctions’

U.S. special representative to Iran, Brian Hook, told CNBC on Saturday that the U.S. is going to increase sanctions on Iran.

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Investor Karen Firestone: What the pros do when they are underperforming (other than panic)

So, when you’re underperforming and tempted to ditch your entire stock list for whatever is advancing that week, take a deep breath.

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Miscalculations in the US-Iran conflict could lead to a ‘world war,’ says Malaysia’s Mahathir

The U.S. is provoking Iran and growing risks of miscalculation could lead to a “world war,” says Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

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Erdogan’s chief antagonist seeks a lasting victory in Istanbul

Recent polls give Imamoglu of the secularist Republican People’s Party (CHP) a lead of as much as nine percentage points over Yildirim of the Islamist-rooted AKP, far larger than his 0.2 percentage-point victory on March 31.

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Hong Kong police call protesters ‘illegal, irrational and unreasonable’ over siege of headquarters

Hong Kong police on Saturday condemned protesters that surrounded its headquarters as “illegal, irrational and unreasonable” as tensions over the city’s relations with mainland China boiled over into anger toward law enforcement.

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Businesses push government to complete HS2 railway

Business leaders have written a letter urging the next prime minister to commit to completing HS2.

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Cramer: Between G-20, jobs report and Fed forecasts, ‘I am taking a cautious stand next week’

“Remember, [Powell] didn’t commit to cutting rates next month, he just said he’s monitoring the situation,” the “Mad Money” host says.

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Slack: Why is this loss-making tech firm worth $20bn?

The messaging app has investors piling in on hopes it can replace email for workplace communication.

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Cannabis-laced beer and dog treats excite big firms

Big firms are chasing a share of the cannabis market, but growth could be volatile, says a report.