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Sri Lanka names war veteran as army chief, U.S. critical of decision
Sri Lanka's President on Monday named war veteran Shavendra Silva as its army chief, drawing sharp criticism from the United States
U.S. reopens inquiries on ultra-long bond
The U.S. Treasury Department is asking for updates from market participants about the possibility about selling ultra-long bonds after posing a similar inquiry in 2017 on issuing debt beyond 30 years.
Pakistan army chief gets three-year extension
Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure was due to end in November but analysts have long predicted the extension
British PM Johnson calls on Germany and France to compromise on Brexit
Britain is ready to leave EU on Oct 31
Iran's Zarif rules out talks with U.S. over a new nuclear deal
Zarif was speaking in Finland after meeting Foreign Affairs Minister Pekka Haavisto, who said Europe was doing its best to salvage the deal.
Indian oil companies keen to invest in Khaleej Al Bahrain basin
Indian oil companies are keen to invest in Khaleej Al Bahrain basin, T.S. Tirumurti, who deals with economic relations at India's foreign ministry, said on Monday.
For Trump, appeals to white fears about race may be a tougher sell in 2020
The July poll did have a silver lining for Trump
Iran tanker heads to Greece after release, Iran warns U.S against seizure attempt
Gibraltar turns down US detention request
Explosions in Afghanistan wound dozens on Independence Day
No group claimed responsibility for the 10 bombs
Schools deserted in Indian Kashmir as parents fear more unrest
Some 190 primary schools were set open in Srinagar
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Hedge funds sell oil as global economy slows: Kemp
Hedge funds and other money managers reduced their net long position in the six major petroleum futures and options contracts
Crop Watch: Corn, soy yield hopes improve on widespread rain -Braun
U.S. Crop Watch producers collectively raised their yield expectations for both corn and soybeans
What about Rochester?
Many small and midsize cities find themselves abandoned by young professionals and left behind to contend with aging populations and insufficient tax revenues
