sanctions

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…

Iran's rial plunged against the US dollar in open-market trade on Monday, taking its loss in value over the past…

Iran has arrested some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, state media reported on Sunday, in a…