Houston, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Berlin mulling fuel tax cut as Mideast war pushes up prices: minister

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Germany could cut taxes on fuel to try and protect drivers from surging prices as the war in the Middle East rumbles on, the country's energy minister, Katherina Reiche, said Wednesday. Crude oil prices have risen around 20 percent this month as the United States and Iran remain at loggerheads and Saudi Arabia was forced to shut a key pipeline as it battles Houthi fighters in Yemen. Speaking at a conference of G20 energy ministers in Houston, Rei......

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Conakry, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Guinea media regulator issues warning to French TV outlet

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Brussels, Belgium, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - EU warns over China-backed bid for Anglo American nickel mines

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Sanaa, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched 40 airstrikes in Yemen over 24 hours

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Beirut, Lebanon, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Rescuers discover two bodies in south Lebanon after Israeli strike

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Washington, United States, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Ahead of Xi US visit, Jimmy Lai son urges release of media mogul

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Sanaa, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Yemeni forces clash with Houthis near Saudi border

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Washington, United States, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - US says Venezuela boosting anti-drug cooperation

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Nairobi, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Kenya's annulled telecoms sale threatens infrastructure plans

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Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21, including 12 children

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Kyiv, Ukraine, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Russian strike destroys warehouse of Zelensky's former TV studio

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