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World leaders eye oil reserves, but so far hold off on tapping them

By MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices. If it might seem like the ideal time to dip into the world's emergency oil ...

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As war spreads across the Middle East, U.S. rivals and allies in Asia are preparing for the consequences, which include possible economic shock and long-term security threats. Here's a look at how the fighting in the Middle ...