sanctions
A year after US sanctions ended, Sudan’s economy unravels
Middle East
September 17, 2018
A year after US sanctions ended, Sudan’s economy unravels
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – For 22 years Mohamed Mahmoud deposited his law practice’s cash in a bank near his Khartoum…
Iran looks warily to China for help as US sanctions resume
Middle East
September 12, 2018
Iran looks warily to China for help as US sanctions resume
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — It’s hard not to see China wherever you look in Iran. From Chinese goods flooding…
AP Interview: Iran nuclear chief says atomic program strong
Middle East
September 11, 2018
AP Interview: Iran nuclear chief says atomic program strong
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s nuclear chief told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he hopes the atomic deal…
US to help nations replace Iran oil, may consider waivers
Middle East
September 6, 2018
US to help nations replace Iran oil, may consider waivers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Washington will consider waivers for Iranian oil buyers such as India but they must eventually…
Turkey’s Albayrak says central bank independent, sees no crisis in banking sector
Middle East
September 3, 2018
Turkey’s Albayrak says central bank independent, sees no crisis in banking sector
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank is independent of government and will take all necessary steps to combat inflation, Finance…
Long reach of US sanctions hits Syria reconstruction
Middle East
September 3, 2018
Long reach of US sanctions hits Syria reconstruction
BEIRUT (Reuters) – As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attempts to turn military success into postwar reconstruction, Western sanctions are a…
US lawmakers call for China sanctions over Muslim camps
World
August 30, 2018
US lawmakers call for China sanctions over Muslim camps
BEIJING (AP) — A group of US lawmakers has urged President Donald Trump’s administration to impose sanctions including asset freezes…
US sanctions on Russia tied to UK attack to take effect Monday
World
August 24, 2018
US sanctions on Russia tied to UK attack to take effect Monday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US sanctions against Russia tied to a nerve agent attack in Britain, which were announced earlier this…
Russia’s Putin, despite sanctions, still hopes for better U.S. ties: Kremlin
World
August 20, 2018
Russia’s Putin, despite sanctions, still hopes for better U.S. ties: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin still hopes to pull Moscow’s ties with Washington out of a deep crisis,…
Defiant Erdogan casts Turkey currency crisis in religious, patriotic terms
Middle East
August 20, 2018
Defiant Erdogan casts Turkey currency crisis in religious, patriotic terms
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday an attack on Turkey’s economy was no different from a strike…