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Guinea Opposition Agrees to Meet With President amid Alpha Conde Protests
The head of Guinea's political opposition will meet with President Alpha Conde in an effort to ease tensions following weeks of violent clashes between protesters and security forces, an opposition spokesman said on Tuesday.
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Bangladesh Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia Granted Bail in Graft Cases
Bangladesh's former premier and main opposition leader Khaleda Zia was granted bail in two graft cases today after she appeared before a special court, a potential sign of easing tension in the politically unstable South Asian country.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Tells Iran Armed Forces to Build Up 'Irrespective' of Diplomacy
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday the armed forces should increase their combat capability regardless of political considerations, in an apparent allusion to continuing nuclear talks with the West aimed at easing tension in the Middle East.
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Rupee Extends Gains, Closes at 61.08 Per Dollar
While the week started with sentiment weighed in favour of emerging market currencies due to hopes for easing political tensions, reports on Tuesday of a Russian aid convoy heading to Ukraine yet again increased concerns.
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China Urges Japan to Ease Political Tensions in Informal Meeting
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Japan to "make practical efforts to overcome existing political obstacles between the two sides" during an informal meeting with his Japanese counterpart during an ASEAN summit in Myanmar.
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Sudan Arrests Opposition Leader Sadiq Al-Mahdi, Could Face Death Penalty
Sudanese opposition leader Sadiq al-Mahdi was arrested on Saturday on charges that could lead to the death penalty, a government official said, a move that could hurt efforts to ease political tensions before elections due next year.
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Oil prices to ease further this year, says Shell chief
Oil prices will weaken further in the second half of this year as demand slackens and political tensions ease, Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser said.
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Guinea Opposition Agrees to Meet With President amid Alpha Conde Protests
The head of Guinea's political opposition will meet with President Alpha Conde in an effort to ease tensions following weeks of violent clashes between protesters and security forces, an opposition spokesman said on Tuesday.
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Bangladesh Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia Granted Bail in Graft Cases
Bangladesh's former premier and main opposition leader Khaleda Zia was granted bail in two graft cases today after she appeared before a special court, a potential sign of easing tension in the politically unstable South Asian country.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Tells Iran Armed Forces to Build Up 'Irrespective' of Diplomacy
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday the armed forces should increase their combat capability regardless of political considerations, in an apparent allusion to continuing nuclear talks with the West aimed at easing tension in the Middle East.
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Rupee Extends Gains, Closes at 61.08 Per Dollar
While the week started with sentiment weighed in favour of emerging market currencies due to hopes for easing political tensions, reports on Tuesday of a Russian aid convoy heading to Ukraine yet again increased concerns.
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China Urges Japan to Ease Political Tensions in Informal Meeting
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Japan to "make practical efforts to overcome existing political obstacles between the two sides" during an informal meeting with his Japanese counterpart during an ASEAN summit in Myanmar.
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Sudan Arrests Opposition Leader Sadiq Al-Mahdi, Could Face Death Penalty
Sudanese opposition leader Sadiq al-Mahdi was arrested on Saturday on charges that could lead to the death penalty, a government official said, a move that could hurt efforts to ease political tensions before elections due next year.
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Oil prices to ease further this year, says Shell chief
Oil prices will weaken further in the second half of this year as demand slackens and political tensions ease, Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser said.
