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Iranian president accuses US of savagery after new sanctions
Middle East

Iranian president accuses US of savagery after new sanctions

(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States on Saturday of “savagery” for inflicting $150 billion of damage…
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
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In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran…
UK is preparing human rights sanctions against Belarus
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UK is preparing human rights sanctions against Belarus

LONDON (AP) — Britain is preparing sanctions on individuals allegedly involved in human rights violations in Belarus, working with the…
Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions
Middle East

Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Grappling with a weakened economy and the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s president…
US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism
Middle East

US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday slapped new sanctions on Iran’s defense ministry and others involved in its…
Iran’s rial hits record low as tension spikes with the US
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Iran’s rial hits record low as tension spikes with the US

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Iranian rial fell to a record low against the US dollar on the unofficial market on…
UN chief says no action on UN Iran sanctions due to ‘uncertainty’
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UN chief says no action on UN Iran sanctions due to ‘uncertainty’

NEW YORK (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday he cannot take any action…
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
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Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back

WASHINGTON (AP) — In defiance of overwhelming opposition, the United States is preparing to declare that all international sanctions against…
Macron calls Lebanese politician as cabinet deadline looms
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Macron calls Lebanese politician as cabinet deadline looms

BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has held a call with Lebanon’s parliamentary speaker to try to remove an…
Europe’s south tells Turkey: resume talks this month or risk sanctions
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Europe’s south tells Turkey: resume talks this month or risk sanctions

AJACCIO, France (Reuters) – The European Union will draw up a list of new sanctions on Turkey at the end…
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