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U.S. Shuts Down Iran's Maritime Trade Despite Optimism For More Peace Talks
- While Washington spins the latest economic data and billionaires hedge their bets, working Americans are feeling the very real squeeze of rising costs, and sudden instability. HuffPost reports on the real economy – the one that impacts you. Already a member? DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, ...

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At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
- DHAKA, Bangladesh — At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea on the way to Malaysia , according to the United Nations' refugee and migration agencies. While details remained sketchy, Bangladesh Coast Guard spokesperson Lt. Com. Sabbir Alam Suzan told The Associated Press on Wednesday that nine people, including three ...

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