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What We Are Reading

Key Reads   Greek bailout: Europe strikes deal after marathon talks CNN Europe has offered Greece a new $96 billion bailout after its government agreed to enact deep economic reforms under close supervision by its creditors.   Diplomats Close to Clinching...

What to Expect From The Iran Nuclear Talks

Currently, talks are underway to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, in exchange for lifting internationally enforced economic sanctions. If Iran agrees to the conditions of a proposed agreement, certain sanctions will likely be removed, allowing Iran’s...

What We Are Reading

Key Reads   Saddam’s Former Army is Secret of Baghdadi’s Success Samia Nakhoul / Reuters A year after declaring his caliphate, it is clear that the secret of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s success is the army and state he has built from the remnants of...

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Key Reads   Plunged into Uncertainty, Turkey Could Face Early Election Orhan Coskun & Ercan Gurses / Reuters Turkey faced the prospect of weeks of political turmoil after the ruling AK Party lost its parliamentary majority in weekend polls, dealing a blow to...

What We Are Reading

Key Reads   Pentagon Fights Congressional Ban on Russian Rocket Engines Steven Lee Myers / The New York Times The ban was meant to punish Russia for its annexation of Crimea, but military officials say the space program will need the engines for at least a few...