OPEC talks stall in Vienna over price pact
In Vienna, OPEC negotiations stalled after a tentative deal to set an $18 a barrel price and production quotas faced Iran's resistance. Iraqi nonparticipation and internal debates over duration clouded Friday to Monday talks, with ministers signaling a possible rework to salvage an agreement.
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Belgian PM resigns after center-right loses ground
Prime Minister Wilfried Martens offered his resignation after the center-right coalition lost five seats as Socialists gained ground. King Baudouin asked him to stay as caretaker while leaders form a new government. Final results pending. Socialists lead with 72 seats, Christian Democrats 43, Dutch and Francophone parties split parliament.
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