Sanctions

EU unveils framework to allow sanctions against use of chemical weapons

The European Union on Monday unveiled a legal framework to allow sanctions against the use of chemical weapons. The new framework could see restrictions placed on Russia over the poisoning…

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UN Security Council to discuss U.S. claims of efforts by countries to undermine North Korea sanctions

The United Nations Security Council will convene an urgent meeting on Monday to discuss what Washington says are efforts by some countries "to undermine and obstruct" sanctions against North Korea.…

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US threatens new sanctions on Turkey

The US has threatened to impose more economic sanctions on Turkey if it does not free a detained American pastor. Andrew Brunson has been held in Turkey for nearly two…

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Trump warned countries doing business with Iran will not be doing business with the USA (Latest updates on the US Iran sanctions)

According to a report on Euronews, European firms that stop doing business with Iran due to reimposed U.S. sanctions could in turn sanctioned by the E.U., a special adviser to the…

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US President signed executive order reimposing sanctions on Iran (UPDATED)

Times of Israel: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Monday that Washington’s call for new negotiations at the same time as it reimposes crippling sanctions “makes no sense.” Rouhani said “Negotiations with…

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Matteo Salvini wants that EU sanctions against Russia are dropped by end 2018

Politico: The Italian government would “not be afraid” to use its veto powers in the EU as a “last resort” to push the bloc into lifting sanctions against Russia, Interior Minister…

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World Cup: Trump’s sanctions means Nike can’t supply shoes for Iranian football team

ESPN : Iran's national team was always going to face a difficult challenge in trying to compete with more established nations at the World Cup, but suddenly there is a…

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UN Security Council imposes sanctions on six leaders of human trafficking in Libya

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on six leaders of human trafficking networks operating in Libya - the first time traffickers have been put on an international sanctions list.…

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Putin visits Austria in first visit in EU state since re-election

Easing of sanctions against Russia, the relations with the US and the European Union were the main topics discussed during a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Austrian chancellor, Sebastian…

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Strongest sanctions ever will be imposed against Iran if it doesn’t change its course – Us Sec. of State Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened to place "the strongest sanctions in history" on Iran if its government does not change course. While presenting the strategy following the…

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Insight – Effects of US sanctions not limited to higher oil prices but could spill over into global trade jitters (Diplomatique.Expert)

Although the immediate response to Tuesday’s announcement of the US withdrawal from Iran’s nuclear deal was a jump in oil prices, most analysts seem to agree that the largest economic…

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Iran Nuclear Deal – US doesn’t exclude sanctions on European companies that do business with Iran

The US administration is prepared to impose sanctions on European companies that do business in Iran following his withdrawal of the US from the international nuclear deal. Trump’s most senior foreign policy aides…

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More US sanctions against Putin’s men

The United States announced more sanctions against Russia. In contrast to sanctions issued in March, against Russian hackers and intelligence agencies, those announced Friday attack the wealth of some of…

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