Monocle’s Chris Cermak and Laura Kramer look at the US government shutdown as it enters its third day. Plus: perks airlines use to keep customers happy and we visit Taybeh Brewing Co in the West Bank.

With promises of a short war, how likely is a quick collapse or popular uprising in Iran?
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As oil prices pass $100 a barrel, the G7 holds off releasing emergency stockpiles
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A week of war in Iran and peace in Venezuela?
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