Escalating violence ups pressure for Myanmar sanctions
BANGKOK — The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the Feb. 1 coup is raising pressure for more sanctions against the junta, even as …
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US Sets Sanctions Over Russia Opposition Leader’s Poisoning
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses Tuesday related to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose detention drew tens of …
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EU agrees to sanctions on Myanmar military, Russian officials | European Union News
European Union foreign ministers have agreed to impose sanctions on Myanmar’s military over its coup earlier this month and withhold some development aid, as well as blacklist Russian officials for …
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US seen leaving Germans off Nord Stream 2 sanctions list: Report | Energy News
The U.S. is likely to hold off sanctioning any German entities for now over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, according to four people familiar with the matter, …
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Russia ready to cut ties with EU if hit with painful sanctions | Politics News
Russia has said it is prepared to cut ties with the European Union, should the bloc follow through with a threat to impose punishing sanctions on Moscow, as the row …
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Biden imposes new sanctions against Myanmar's military after coup
President Biden took his first action against a foreign government, sanctioning military officials in Myanmar after a coup. Weijia Jiang reports. Source link
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US to impose sanctions on military leaders in Myanmar, Biden says | Myanmar News
US president calls on Myanmar generals to relinquish power and return government control to civilian leaders United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the US will impose sanctions on …
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Biden says U.S. won’t lift sanctions until Iran halts uranium enrichment
President Biden said the U.S. will not lift sanctions against Iran unless the country stops enriching uranium, continuing a standoff with the country’s supreme leader, who has demanded that sanctions …
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Iran: U.S. must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal
TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday urged the United States to lift all sanctions if it wants Iran to live up to commitments under its nuclear deal with …
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US Calls Detentions in Myanmar a Coup, Promises Sanctions
The United States on Tuesday declared the military roundup of civilian leaders in Myanmar a coup and said it would look for ways to impose more sanctions or other penalties …
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U.S. calls military acts in Myanmar a coup, promises sanctions
he United States said Tuesday it considered the military roundup of civilian leaders in Myanmar a coup, setting the stage for sanctions and other measures targeting what State Department officials …
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Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after military coup
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden is threatening to slap new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government. Myanmar, also …
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If Kim Jong Un destroyed North Korea’s economy to keep Covid-19 out, will sanctions stop him from pursuing nuclear weapons?
Kim announced last week at the Eighth Workers’ Party Congress — a meeting for North Korea’s governing elite — that his country plans to beef up Pyongyang’s already dangerous nuclear …
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Trump Admin Slams Cuba with New Terrorism Sanctions in Waning Days
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism,” in a move that hits the country with new sanctions shortly before President-elect Joe …
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Explainer: What do new U.S. sanctions mean for Syria?
AMMAN (Reuters) – The toughest U.S. sanctions yet on Syria take effect this week, increasing the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad as he grapples with a deepening economic crisis after …
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Trump authorizes sanctions over ICC Afghanistan war crimes case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order authorizing U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court employees involved in an investigation into whether American forces committed war …
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U.S. senators move to tighten sanctions on delayed Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators announced a bill on Thursday expanding sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and targeting the project Washington says will boost Moscow’s economic …
Read More Senators to announce sanctions bill on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators will announce a bill this week expanding sanctions on Russia’s Gazprom-led Nord Stream 2 project, Senate aides said, targeting a pipeline Washington says will make …
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Must finish work on impact of U.S. sanctions before any Huawei update, says UK PM’s spokesman
A street cleaner in a face mask walks past a Huawei shop, amid an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Beijing, China, May 18, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter REFILE – …
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China media, Hong Kong government bristle at Trump’s pledge of curbs, sanctions
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s state media and the government of Hong Kong lashed out on Sunday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to end Hong Kong’s special status if …
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China’s rejects planned U.S. moves at U.N. on Iran sanctions
NEW YORK (Reuters) – China rejected on Thursday a planned push by the United States to extend a United Nations arms embargo on Iran and, if that fails, Washington’s assertion …
Read More Iran dismisses U.S. threat to trigger return of U.N. sanctions
(Reuters) – Iran’s Foreign Minister on Thursday dismissed as “foolish claims” U.S. threats to trigger a return of all United Nations sanctions if the U.N. Security Council does not extend …
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U.S. envoy threatens to trigger return of U.N. sanctions on Iran
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States publicly threatened on Wednesday to trigger a return of all United Nations sanctions on Iran if the U.N. Security Council does not extend …
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Trump Senate ally seeks China sanctions over COVID-19 probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A prominent U.S. Republican senator proposed legislation on Tuesday that would authorize the U.S. president to impose far-reaching sanctions on China if it fails to give a …
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Senate leader expects vote soon on seeking China sanctions over Uighurs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday he expects the chamber to move soon to pass a bill that would call on the Trump administration …
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U.S. expected to deport Iranian professor acquitted of sanctions busting: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is expected to deport Iranian professor Sirous Asgari, who was acquitted of stealing trade secrets, once he receives medical clearance to leave, U.S. and …
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U.S. expected to renew sanctions waivers allowing Iran nonproliferation work: sources
FILE PHOTO: An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States …
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U.S. Democrats want Russia sanctions over 2020 election interference
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. Democrats said on Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration should immediately impose sanctions on Russia after U.S. intelligence officials told members of Congress that Russia …
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U.S. issues fresh sanctions over Ukraine’s Crimea: Treasury website
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday issued a fresh round of sanctions related to Russia’s 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea, targeting eight individuals and one entity, according to …
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U.S. allows time to wind down deals hit by fresh Iran sanctions
FILE PHOTO: The United States flag flies atop the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington November 18, 2008. REUTERS/Jim Bourg WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it …
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