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China imports 500,000 bpd of Iran oil

ENERGY

China imports 500,000 bpd of Iran oil

Asian imports of Iranian oil in August rose by 10% from a year ago, with China accounting for half of the more than 1 million barrel per day of crude lifted, a new agency reports.

Obama 'outmatched' by Putin in Syria

INTERVIEWS

Obama 'outmatched' by Putin in Syria

Obama's recent speech at the UN underscored that he is a weak leader outmatched by his Russian counterpart, an analyst says.

China: Energy a priority in ties with Iran

ENERGY

China: Energy a priority in ties with Iran

President Xi Jinping says China’s priority is to expand energy and financial cooperation with Iran when US-led sanctions are removed on the energy-rich country.

CIA pulls officers from Beijing

POLITICS

CIA pulls officers from Beijing

The CIA pulled officers from the US Embassy in Beijing following the cyber theft of millions of government employees' personal data.