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EU extends sanctions against Russia as it seeks end to war in Crimea
Economic sanctions were extended against Russia on Friday as the European Union wearied of delays in bringing peace to eastern Ukraine.
Sanctions about to be lifted as Iran celebrates return to international fold
International sanctions on Iran are likely to be lifted on Saturday after it yielded to pressure to scale back its nuclear ambitions.
Iran’s top leader: No nuclear deal unless sanctions lifted
Iran’s supreme leader said Thursday “there will be no deal” if world powers insist on suspending rather than lifting sanctions as part...
EU to keep sanctions against Russia until Ukraine peace terms met
European Union leaders are agreeing that economic sanctions imposed on Russia will stay in place until a Ukraine peace deal is fully implemented, effectively...
As ruble weakens, Central Asian migrants head back home
Almost half of St Petersburg’s migrant workers who do the city’s manual labour have returned home in a mass exodus that is leaving streets...
U.S. Congress puts brakes on new Iran sanctions -for now
U.S. President Barack Obama won breathing room Tuesday for his nuclear dialogue with Iran, as legislation calling for strict new sanctions against the...
EU adopts new Russia sanctions but delays action
The European Union adopted new sanctions against Russia over its involvement in the Ukraine war on Monday, but delayed enforcing them to leave time to...
Japan unveils Russia, Crimea sanctions
Japan unveiled Tuesday details of financial sanctions against 40 individuals and two groups involved in the annexation of Crimea and destabilisation of...
U.S. sanctions prevent Russian tycoon from using his jet
A businessman and associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin says he cannot use his luxury jet because of U.S.
EU targets 5 Russian banks, adopting toughest sanctions yet over Ukraine crisis
The European Union has published a law that will curb arms sales to Russia and cut off financing for five major Russian banks over Moscow’s support...
Russia enraged by new round of damaging Western sanctions
U.S. and European sanctions against Russia’s energy and finance sectors are strong enough to cause deep, long-lasting damage within months unless...
Russia’s oil industry targeted as EU nations agree on tough new sanctions
European governments have agreed on new sanctions against Russia, targeting its oil industry, defence sector and dual-use goods.
U.S. and Europe toughen Russia sanctions; fierce fighting continues near MH17 site
The United States and Europe put aside their differences and agreed Monday to sharply escalate economic sanctions against Russia amid worries that Moscow...
EU imposes new sanctions on Russian officials over MH17 crash
The European Union agreed Tuesday to impose new sanctions against officials deemed responsible for Russia’s actions in Ukraine, amid mounting international...
U.S. and Europe divided over Russia penalties
The United States and Europe sought to maintain a united front against Russia with coordinated announcements of new economic sanctions, but divisions persist...
U.S. prepares unilateral sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
The United States is considering imposing unilateral sanctions on Russia over its threatening moves in Ukraine, a shift in strategy that reflects the Obama...
Japan lifts some N. Korea sanctions amid report of surviving abductees
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday his government will lift some of its sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang’s decision...
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