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Kurdistan-focused oil group points to ‘robust’ cash flow outlook
Washington is keen to curtail Iranian influence in Iraq and reduce oil prices
Progress comes after Washington pressure as sanctions hit Iran’s energy sales
Kremlin-controlled oil major ignores political obstacles to throw KRG $3.5bn lifeline
Risk of direct confrontation with US if Turkey pushes on to assault city of Manbij
Ankara’s activity in Syria raises the alarming prospect of military confrontation
Agreement cements Baghdad control over Iraqi Kurdistan after its failed independence bid
Economic conditions have worsened since the KRG held its independence referendum
Russian group shrugs off stability worries in push to expand international presence
Rescuers begin search after most deadly quake anywhere in the world this year
A region must have a conclusive consensus among its own people on becoming independent
Baghdad said to be angry over Kremlin-backed company’s agreement to develop five oil blocks
Abortive independence move backfired as Baghdad hit back
Move comes after clashes in the wake of independence referendum
Iraqi premier Haider al-Abadi’s tough stance amid a resurgence of clashes may likely to cause concern amonghis western allies
Military operation by Baghdad has seized chunks of Kurdish-controlled territory
Region’s deep shadow over oil market means disruption is set to continue
The referendum has become another chapter in region’s bleak history
Independence vote shatters international groups’ hopes for era of lucrative calm
Fighting risks escalating crisis that pits US’s main regional allies against each other
Show of support from Moscow for Iraqi autonomous region
Territorial rout and end of independence dream provoke accusations of betrayal
UK-listed oil producer says improved cash flow has helped ease financial pressure
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