ARTICLES RELATING TO SANCTIONS

France wants 'decisive' Iran sanctions

2013-05-18 14:00

The United States and European nations should take "decisive sanctions" against Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says.

Myanmar hails EU lifting of sanctions

2013-04-23 13:59

Myanmar has hailed the EU's lifting of political and economic sanctions, saying it will continue reforms.

EU lifts ban on many Zim officials

2013-03-25 16:44

The EU has lifted sanctions on 81 Zimbabwean officials and eight entities after a “peaceful” referendum, but excluded Robert Mugabe and 10 of his top aides.

S Korea to retaliate if provoked by North

2013-03-06 11:01

South Korea has warned that it would retaliate against any provocation from North Korea, a day after the North threatened to tear up the armistice that ended the Korean War in 1953.

Pope faces division in China church

2013-03-01 08:33

The retirement of the Pope and anticipation over his successor have brought back into focus the conflict between an organisation claiming universal reach and China's Communist rulers.

Dissident Cuba blogger welcomed in Brazil

2013-02-21 10:00

A dissident Cuban blogger has been warmly welcomed by opposition lawmakers in Brazil's Congress in sharp contrast with the hostile reception she got from pro-Havana protesters.

EU relaxes Zimbabwe sanctions

2013-02-18 18:04

European Union foreign ministers agreed to ease sanctions against Zimbabwe to reward its ongoing political reform process, EU officials say.

North Korea's missile, nuclear tests, sanctions

2012-12-12 08:44

North Korea has launched a rocket in defiance of UN resolutions. Here are dates of the country's key missile and atomic tests.

Obama to make landmark visit to Myanmar

2012-11-09 09:04

President Barack Obama is set to become the first US leader to visit Myanmar, marking the strongest international endorsement so far of the country's fragile democratic transition.

EU sanctions 30 Syrian individuals, firms

2012-10-15 14:10

The European Union has slapped fresh sanctions against President Bashar Assad's regime, agreeing on an assets freeze and travel ban on 28 Syrians and two firms.

EU wants $12bn US sanctions in Boeing row

2012-09-27 16:51

The EU has asked the World Trade Organisation for the right to impose trade sanctions of up to $12bn on the US in retaliation for illegal subsidies to Boeing.

Iran shipping arms to Syria: West

2012-09-21 10:00

Western powers trying to rein in Iran's nuclear programme have accused Tehran of shipping arms to Syria in violation of UN sanctions and ignoring demands to open nuclear facilities to inspectors.

Suu Kyi supports end to Myanmar sanctions

2012-09-19 13:10

Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has backed the lifting of sanctions on Myanmar and has reassured China her landmark visit to the US is not aimed at containing Beijing's influence.

US sanctions targeting Iran anger China

2012-08-01 09:01

President Barack Obama has announced new US sanctions against banks that help Iran sell its oil, drawing condemnation from China, home to one of the targeted banks.

US warns Syria against chemical weapons

2012-07-24 07:43

US President Barack Obama has warned Syrian strongman Bashar Assad it would be a "tragic mistake" to unleash chemical weapons, after Damascus admitted it has a stockpile.

Somali pirate kingpins enjoy impunity: UN experts

2012-07-18 11:09

Somalia's president has shielded a top pirate leader from arrest by issuing him a diplomatic passport, according to a United Nations investigation.

Iran test-fires missile able to hit Israel

2012-07-03 09:09

Iran has test-fired in its central desert a ballistic missile capable of striking Israel as part of war games designed to show its ability to retaliate if attacked, say reports.

Iran sanctions: China, Singapore exempt

2012-06-29 09:09

The United States has exempted China and Singapore from sanctions over purchases of oil from Iran hours before a deadline, saying major economies were united in pressuring Tehran.

Clinton: China to cut Iran oil imports

2012-06-21 08:10

China is moving to cut its imports of Iranian oil, tracking efforts by a number of countries which have won them exemptions from US sanctions, says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Syrian diplomats deemed persona non grata

2012-05-29 17:32

Governments around the world have expelled Syrian ambassadors and diplomats, an unusual, coordinated blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.

Syria UN mission can't get bank account

2012-05-25 11:04

Syria's UN ambassador has complained that his mission is unable to open a US bank account due to sanctions imposed on his country.

Iran rejects West's nuclear proposal

2012-05-24 12:04

Iranian negotiators have rejected proposals by six world powers to curb Tehran's nuclear programme, and have demanded answers to their own counteroffer.

Govt 'confident' of avoiding US sanctions

2012-05-17 22:27

Government officials are optimistic that a deal can be struck to avert US sanctions over the oil it receives from Iran.

Syria: Saudi doubts Annan peace plan

2012-05-15 08:57

Syrian troops have pushed an assault on a rebel bastion, with dozens reportedly killed across the country, as Saudi Arabia warns that Kofi Annan's peace efforts appear to be failing.

Iran turns off tracking systems on tankers

2012-05-14 09:57

In a bid to circumvent crippling international sanctions, Iran has been routinely switching off satellite tracking systems on its sea-bound oil tankers, says a report.

 

Myanmar frees 56 political prisoners

2013-04-23 16:04

Myanmar's president has announced an amnesty for about 100 prisoners, says a senior official, of whom 56 have been confirmed as political detainees.

EU lifts ban on many Zim officials

2013-03-25 16:51

The EU has lifted sanctions on 81 Zimbabwean officials and eight entities after a “peaceful” referendum, but excluded Robert Mugabe and 10 of his top aides.

N Korea threatens US with nuclear strike

2013-03-07 15:00

North Korea has threatened a "pre-emptive" nuclear strike against the United States and any other aggressors as the UN security council prepared to vote on new sanctions.

UN to discuss N Korea sanctions after deal

2013-03-05 09:02

The UN Security Council is set to meet to discuss new sanctions against North Korea agreed by the United States and China, say diplomats.

Iran 'installing new nuclear equipment'

2013-02-22 12:02

World powers have condemned Iran just days before talks on its controversial nuclear programme, after an IAEA report said it had begun installing advanced equipment at one of its nuclear plants.

N Korean camps compared to Nazi Holocaust

2013-02-20 12:04

North Korea's prison camps are a closed-off world of death, torture and forced labour, according to two survivors who have likened the horror of the camps to the Nazi Holocaust.

EU set to ease Zimbabwe sanctions

2013-02-17 12:49

As Zimbabwe prepares to vote on a new constitution, EU nations are working on a deal to reward Harare by lifting some of the bloc's punishing sanctions.

Praise, pressure as Obama visits Myanmar

2012-11-19 08:21

Barack Obama has become the first serving US president to visit Myanmar, trying to strike a balance between praising the government's progress in democracy and pressing for more reform.

Zim: IMF move can help pay off debts

2012-10-31 19:13

Easing of IMF restrictions on Zimbabwe should help it to clear its mountain of defaulted debt, says Finance Minister Tendai Biti.

Protests in Iran over currency crisis

2012-10-04 09:44

Scuffles have broken out in central Tehran in the first sign of unrest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value in a week.

World powers call for new Iran sanctions

2012-09-24 09:00

Britain, France and Germany have officially called for new European Union sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, diplomats say.

Suu Kyi receives highest US civilian award

2012-09-20 08:06

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met US President Barack Obama at the White House and received the highest congressional award.

US approves more sanctions on Iran

2012-08-02 11:02

The US Congress has approved new sanctions targeting Iran's energy and shipbuilding sectors, a day after President Barack Obama unveiled measures to cripple Tehran's nuclear drive.

US lawmakers reach deal on Iran sanctions

2012-07-31 10:01

US lawmakers have moved a step closer to finalising new sanctions after negotiators from the Senate and House of Representatives agreed on a compromise bill.

EU set to rethink Zimbabwe sanctions

2012-07-20 22:14

The EU is set to offer to suspend sanctions against all Zimbabweans, except a "small core" that includes President Robert Mugabe, if the country continues its political reforms.

Sanctions 'were the best gift to Zanu-PF'

2012-07-12 14:52

Zimbabwean politicians and analysts have welcomed news that Europe is planning to suspend targeted measures on President Robert Mugabe and his allies, a report says.

Iran readies ballistic missile drill

2012-07-02 15:00

Iran says it is readying ballistic missile war games simulating a counter-attack against US or Israeli targets in the region in the event of air strikes on its nuclear facilities.

Turkey warns of Syria 'threat'

2012-06-26 07:33

Turkey has told the UN that Syria's downing of one of its fighter jets poses a "serious threat to peace and security", as Syria insists the aircraft violated its airspace.

Suu Kyi calls for 'healthy scepticism'

2012-06-01 12:01

Myanmar's opposition leader and former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi has urged the international community to exercise "healthy scepticism" about her country's reforms.

Higher enrichment at Iranian site

2012-05-25 20:00

The UN atomic agency has found evidence in Iran that could mean the country has moved closer to producing the uranium threshold needed to arm nuclear missiles, say diplomats.

Next stop Moscow for Iran nuclear talks

2012-05-25 08:44

Iran and six world powers have achieved little in two days of intense nuclear talks except arranging another meeting in Moscow and establishing they are poles apart on crucial issues.

US approves sanctions against Iran

2012-05-22 09:02

The US Senate has approved new sanctions against Iran aimed at convincing the Islamic Republic to suspend its uranium enrichment.

Cautious Suu Kyi nod to US sanctions freeze

2012-05-16 12:01

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she will not oppose a freeze on US sanctions but has urged caution, warning that her country could backtrack after reforms.

EU agrees on new sanctions against Syria

2012-05-14 10:59

European Union foreign ministers have agreed to fresh sanctions against Syria, the 15th round so far to protest the repression of dissidents by President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Zim, EU officials to hold sanctions talks

2012-05-06 13:39

Zimbabwe will send government ministers this week to hold talks with European Union officials over sanctions.

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