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Venezuela's opposition looks for ways to oust Maduro, transfer power

World 20 hours ago

Iran's leader calls on Muslims to unite against US, refers to Israel as 'cancerous tumor'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called on Muslims to unite against the United States, as the country grapples with sanctions reimposed by the Trump administration.

Politics 20 hours ago

US adds to sanctions against Russia

The Trump administration added to its growing list of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday as U.S. lawmakers urged tighter economic restrictions on Moscow and Britain's top diplomat accused Russia's leader of pursuing policies that are making the world more dangerous.

Politics 20 hours ago

Russian stocks, ruble take hit on uncertainty over US sanctions

Newly announced U.S. sanctions鈥攁nd the potential for a second round of actions in 90 days鈥攔oiled Russia鈥檚 currency and blue-chip stocks as the country braced for further economic pain amid uncertainties over the Trump administration鈥檚 commitment to enforcement.

Politics 20 hours ago

Trump renews 'biting sanctions' against Iran, warns countries doing business with Tehran

President Trump on Tuesday called the sanctions against Iran that went into effect at midnight "the most biting sanctions ever imposed,鈥� and warned that countries that do business with Tehran will not do business with the U.S.

Politics 20 hours ago

Pompeo says sanctions a pillar of US policy toward Iran

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran will be rigorously enforced and remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.

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US halts new North Korea sanctions as talks for potential Trump, Kim summit continue: report

As President Trump has teased a summit between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could still take place, the U.S. has halted implementing any new sanctions on the rogue nation, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Politics 20 hours ago

Communication breakdown: What the Nikki Haley flap reveals about Trump's foreign policy

It's understandable, perhaps, that much of the press is playing the latest back-and-forth on Russian sanctions as a personal slap at Nikki Haley.

Politics 20 hours ago

Trump: US will punish Russia with sanctions 'as soon as they very much deserve it'

President Trump told reporters Wednesday evening that the U.S. will levy new sanctions against the Russian government "as soon as they very much deserve it."

Politics 20 hours ago

White House backs away from Haley's pledge of new sanctions against Russia

The聽 Trump administration said Monday that it was "considering additional sanctions on Russia," a day after U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley stated emphatically that such penalties were imminent.

Politics 20 hours ago

Trump administration, pushing back on Iran鈥檚 influence, slaps fresh sanctions on Hezbollah

The Trump administration announced Friday that it was slapping fresh sanctions on Hezbollah-linked individuals and businesses in Africa and the聽 Middle East -- a move to limit not only the operations of the terrorist group, but also Iran鈥檚 influence in the region.

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Trump administration won't levy new Russia sanctions for now

The Trump administration has decided not to punish anybody for now under new sanctions retaliating for Russia's election-meddling, the State Department said Monday, in a surprising move that fueled further questions about whether President Donald Trump is too soft on Moscow.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Mexican judge unfreezes assets of ex-MLS soccer star linked to drug kingpin

A Mexican judge has ordered that bank accounts belonging to a former Major League Soccer player be unfrozen, after the accounts were suspended last month as part of a U.S. crackdown on Mexican drug cartels.

Politics 20 hours ago

White House imposes fresh sanctions on Venezuela 'dictatorship'

President Trump Friday signed an executive order imposing sweeping financial sanctions on Venezuela in a move meant to ratchet up pressure on the country's president, Nicolas Maduro, as he tries to prevent a debt default.

Politics 20 hours ago

Treasury blacklists firms allegedly tied to drug lord

The U.S. Treasury Department blacklisted 20 entities and one person linked to a Mexican drug lord who was recently released on a technicality in the torture-murder of a Drug Enforcement Administration agent.

Politics 20 hours ago

Obama threatens to veto Iran sanctions bill

President Obama, joined by British Prime Minister David Cameron, sharply warned Congress Friday not to pursue new sanctions on Iran -- saying they could derail the effort to strike a deal barring the country from getting a nuclear weapon.

Politics 20 hours ago

US further eases Iran sanctions after nuclear deal

The Obama administration is further easing sanctions on Iran, making it easier for foreign firms to do business with the country following last year's nuclear deal.

Politics 20 hours ago

US preparing fresh sanctions over Iran ballistic missile program

The U.S. is preparing to impose financial sanctions on Iran for the first time since this past summer's agreement on Tehran's nuclear program, according to a published report.

Politics 20 hours ago

鈥楾here will be a price鈥�: Obama team reportedly fuming over Netanyahu visit

The Obama administration reportedly is fuming over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu鈥檚 plans to address Congress in March regarding the Iranian threat, with one unnamed official telling an Israeli newspaper he will pay 鈥渁 price鈥� for the snub.聽

Politics 20 hours ago

Senate opens showdown with Obama over Iran sanctions

Senators in both parties squared off with the Obama administration Wednesday about whether new sanctions would scuttle nuclear talks with Iran as House Speaker John Boehner, without consulting the White House, invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.

Opinion 20 hours ago

Iran looks like a prize to corporations. Here's why they should steer clear

There is plenty of money to be made in deals with the devil, but at what cost?

Politics 20 hours ago

US cracks down on companies evading Iran sanctions

The Obama administration on Thursday targeted more than two dozen companies and individuals for evading international sanctions against Iran or supporting its nuclear program, a signal that the U.S. will continue to enforce existing sanctions while pursuing a diplomatic resolution with Tehran.

Politics 20 hours ago

US will reportedly hit Infosys with record fine for immigration violations

The United States government is preparing to hit India-based outsourcing giant Infosys with the largest immigration fine ever levied, after an investigation found that the company illegally placed workers on visitor visas at American corporate clients.聽

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Obama reportedly wants to cut Congress out of Iran deal

The Obama administration reportedly wants to cut Congress out of any nuclear deal with Iran 鈥� at least for the short-term -- fearing they would lose if any measure to lift sanctions came to a vote.

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Rouhani ties Iran cooperation on Mideast violence to nuke deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday sought to leverage the crisis in the Middle East to ease sanctions on his country as part of nuclear talks, suggesting during a United Nations address that security cooperation between Iran and other nations could only occur if they struck a favorable nuclear deal.

Politics 20 hours ago

US sanctions foreign fighter facilitators

The Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on eight people it says have helped finance or facilitate the movement of foreign fighters joining the Islamic State and the Nusra Front, two Syrian extremist groups that have been the subject of recent American military strikes.

Politics 20 hours ago

Obama administration sanctions Russia's largest bank

The Obama administration Friday announced new penalties against Russia鈥檚 largest bank and expanded sanctions on the nation鈥檚 energy and defense sectors, pledging additional economic punishment if Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his incursions in Ukraine.

Politics 20 hours ago

US sanctions 3 firms for aiding Syrian government

The Treasury Department is sanctioning three companies suspected of aiding the Syrian government, which is fighting opposition forces in a civil war that has killed more than 160,000 people.

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Justice Department reportedly nears settlement with BNP Paribas over sanctions violations

U.S. prosecutors and BNP Paribas have reached an agreement on the general outline of a deal that would require France's largest lender to pay between $8 billion and $9 billion in fines for allegedly covering up $30 billion in transactions that violate U.S. sanctions, according to a published report.

Politics 20 hours ago

France says mooted $10B fine of BNP Paribas is 'unreasonable'

France's foreign minister has criticized the U.S. after it was reported that France's largest lender, BNP Paribas, could face a fine of at least $10 billion as a result of allegations that the bank violated U.S. sanctions.聽

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Feds reportedly investigating Rodman for violating sanctions against N. Korea

The Treasury Department is reportedly investigating whether Dennis Rodman broke the law by bringing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thousands of dollars in luxury gifts on his most recent trip to Pyongyang.聽