sanctions

US President Barack Obama announced new sanctions against some Russians on Monday to stop President Vladimir Putin from fomenting the…

The United States said on Friday it was prepared to impose further targeted sanctions on Russia over its actions in…

The United States, which backed the independence of South Sudan, will take targeted sanctions against those involved in the conflict…

The United States and the European Union agreed on Wednesday to work together to prepare possible tougher economic sanctions in…

The United States on Monday imposed financial sanctions on seven top Russian government officials and lawmakers to punish Russia's incursion…

EU member states have agreed the wording of sanctions on Russia, including travel restrictions and asset freezes against those responsible…

 German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said sanctions should be used as a threat against Ukraine's government unless it finds…

Iran is due Monday to unplug key nuclear equipment for six months in return for a slight easing of crippling…

Iran criticized on Monday a reported plan by major powers to demand the closure of a uranium enrichment plant in…

The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously condemned North Korea's December rocket launch and expanded existing UN sanctions, eliciting a…