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France France willing to take Trump to WTO over proposed tariffs French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said that there is no legal basis for Trump's tariff threat. 08/12/2019
Iraq More than 20 people killed in attack on protesters in Baghdad The attack came mere hours after the United States moved against three Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary leaders, slapping financial sanctions on them over deadly attacks against protesters. 07/12/2019
Iran Protests erupt in Iran's major cities after petrol price rise Riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in Tehran and dozens of cities across Iran on Saturday, Iranian news agencies and social media said. 16/11/2019
USA Trump orders visa ban for family members of Iranian officials Families of those held in Iran have accused Tehran of "hostage taking" and demanded governments take concerted action. 26/09/2019
Cuba Rum joint venture defies US sanctions British company Diageo and a Cuban state company create a joint venture to distribute Santiago de Cuba rum globally, in defiance of US sanctions. 13/08/2019
Good Morning Europe Washington slaps fresh sanctions on Venezuela The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. 07/08/2019
USA U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions 10/05/2019
Good Morning Europe US expected to eliminate Iranian oil waivers; China opposes plan The United States is expected to announce the end of waivers to countries who currently buy oil from Iran. China has responded to the US threat saying bilateral cooperation with Iran is 'in accordance with the law'. 22/04/2019
world news How might EU trade sanctions on the US hit consumers? Brussels has drawn up a list of American products it’s ready to target with extra duties, in an ongoing row over aircraft subsidies. 18/04/2019
Raw Politics Raw Politics: EU discusses economic sanctions against Venezuela The EU joins the ranks of other countries that have added economic sanctions against Venezuela. On Thursday, the EU recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's legitimate interim president. 31/01/2019
Venezuela US imposes sanctions on state-own oil firm in Venezuela The United States has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, White House national security adviser John Bolton has said. 28/01/2019
Denmark EU agrees sanctions against Iran's intelligence agency, Danish FM says Denmark's Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen said the EU was sending a "strong signal" after agreeing to enact sanctions against Iran's intelligence agency 08/01/2019
North Korea North Korea warns US it may ‘seek new path’ if sanctions not lifted Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his resolve to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons programmes, but his TV address contained a clear warning to Washington. 01/01/2019
Gaza Gaza: humanitarian conditions deteriorate Everything is in short supply, from basic medicines to bed space, as injuries add to the overstretched system that is close to falling apart, warn doctors and UNWRA. 06/12/2018
Iran Trump targets Iran’s oil and banks in ‘toughest ever’ US sanctions The Trump administration is completing its reinstatement of all sanctions against Tehran that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal. 05/11/2018
Russia Russia imposes financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite Russia has signed a decree imposing financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite, freezing their property and financial assets in Russia. Hundreds of politicians and officials, as well as dozens of Ukrainian owned businesses are said to be targeted in response to similar measures taken by Kiev. 01/11/2018
USA Trump warns India after their purchase of Russian missile system US President Donald Trump warns of possible sanctions after India purchases a Russian missile system. 11/10/2018
world news UN court sides with Iran and orders US to lift some sanctions The ICJ says Washington must allow exports of humanitarian goods to Iran, siding with Tehran in a case brought to The Hague. 03/10/2018
Business North Korea sanctions to stay The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says in North Korea strays from the path of diplomacy and denuclearisation it will find itself increasingly isolated 27/09/2018
Good Morning Europe Trump trades barbs with Iran counterpart Rouhani at UNGA US President Donald Trump exchanges barbs with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, condemns globalism and touts achievements in his address to the UN General Assembly. His self-aggrandising claims at one point drew laughter from the diplomatic crowd. 26/09/2018
View US withdrawal from Iran deal is good for Europe | View The Iran nuclear deal serves the interests of private companies looking to expand their business dealings in the country, not the interests of Europe, says an Italian politician and diplomat. 29/08/2018
USA New santions on Russia over poisoned former KGB spy New U.S. sanctions on Russian were due to come into effect on Monday over the poisoning of a former KGB spy in England 27/08/2018
brussels bureau Brief from Brussels: Brexit deal or no deal? In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: The EU reiterates that it’s working hard to seal a Brexit agreement, as the UK publishes technical 23/08/2018
Iran French oil company quits Iran over sanctions fears The Iranian government says French oil company Total has withdrawn from the country over the threat of U.S. sanctions 20/08/2018
Business US threatens new Turkey sanctions over Christian pastor US threatens new Turkey sanctions over Christian pastor 17/08/2018
Iran No talks but no war either says Iran's Khamenei No talks but no war either says Iran's Khamenei 13/08/2018
