Iran’s supreme leader expresses ‘pessimism’ after nuclear deal

Iran’s supreme leader expresses ‘pessimism’ after nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top leader on Tuesday called for vigilance in insuring that world powers meet their commitments under a newly implemented nuclear deal while expressing "pessimism" about U.S. intentions, state media reported.

In his first public remarks since international sanctions were lifted following a U.N. report that Iran had fully complied in scaling back its nuclear program, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran should "exercise care the other party implements its commitments."

What Congress can do about Puerto Rico’s debt
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What Congress can do about Puerto Rico’s debt

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Puerto Rico's $72 billion public debt crisis has forced congressional leaders to pay attention to a U.S. territory that's usually on the sidelines of American politics.

The island has been mired in economic stagnation for nearly a decade. The governor now says Puerto Rico's debt is unpayable and needs restructuring.

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