By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to an 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, aimed at stopping other countries and …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday levelled sanctions against Myanmar’s Ministry of Defense and two banks used by the Southeast Asian country’s military to purchase arms and other …
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Russian Soldiers Have A Steady Supply Of US-Made Sniper Ammo Despite Sanctions Micaela Burrow on June 19, 2023 Russian weapons companies are supplying soldiers with U.S.-made ammunition for Russian soldiers …
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(Reuters) – The Canadian government on Monday said it sanctioned Iranian judges over alleged human rights abuses, adding that the step would prohibit dealings with them and freeze any assets …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States targeted North Korea’s missile development in fresh sanctions, issuing the punitive action after South Korea earlier on Thursday said its neighbor fired two short-range …
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(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for tougher sanctions to halt the flow of components used in Russian missiles, saying it was cheaper to stop their transfer than to …
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Biden Admin Sanctions Fentanyl Crisis ‘Enablers’ In China, Mexico Jennie Taer on May 30, 2023 The Biden administration’s Treasury Department has sanctioned several individuals and entities in China and Mexico …
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By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed punitive measures on two Syrian money service businesses it said help the government maintain access to the international …
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Blinken Says State Department Considering Sanctions Over ‘Deeply’ Troubling Uganda LGBTQ Law Kate Anderson on May 30, 2023 The State Department is considering imposing sanctions on Uganda over recently signed …
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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank has warned of risks to the country’s financial stability, due to capital outflows and the possibility of sanctions following a U.S. diplomat’s accusation …
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By Elena Fabrichnaya and Alexander Marrow MOSCOW (Reuters) – Pressure on foreign banks operating in Russia and the widening scope of sanctions is aggravating foreign currency settlements in Russia and …
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By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. on Thursday said Russian mercenary force Wagner Group may be working through Mali and other countries to hide its efforts to acquire …
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By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom issued fresh sanctions on Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine. Here are the main …
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By Matthias Williams, Olena Harmash and John O’Donnell LONDON/KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine wants its allies to be bolder in imposing sanctions on Russia, including by targeting banks that provide financial …
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(Reuters) – Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to announce a ban on Russian diamonds and imports of metals from Russia including copper, aluminium and nickel in support for Ukraine, …
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(Reuters) – More than 200 Russian athletes have been sanctioned following the ‘Operation LIMS’ investigation into Moscow’s anti-doping laboratory with more bans to come, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on …
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By Sakura Murakami HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to continue sanctions against Russia and support of Ukraine, Kishida told …
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By Trevor Hunnicutt and Andreas Rinke WASHINGTON/BERLIN (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, …
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NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met German Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Friday, underscoring the importance of working together to counter evasion of Western sanctions imposed …
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House Dems Urge Biden To Drop Sanctions On Socialist Dictatorships To Alleviate Border Crisis Laurel Duggan on May 10, 2023 House Democrats urged President Joe Biden to end sanctions against …
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Putin’s ‘War Economy’ Is Still Fueled By Oil Despite US Sanctions, Experts Say John Hugh DeMastri on May 7, 2023 U.S.-led sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector have failed to …
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Mexican Cartel Members Linked To Timeshare Fraud Slapped With Sanctions Jennie Taer on April 28, 2023 The Department of Treasury announced new sanctions against Mexican cartel members and associates Thursday …
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By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York lawyer pleaded guilty on Tuesday to making $3.8 million in payments to maintain properties that were beneficially owned by Viktor …
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LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on eight Iranians and a mobile telecommunications provider in its latest effort to target individuals and organisations it holds responsible for …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. on Sunday said it shared information with European bankers, government officials and business leaders to clamp down on Russia’s tactics to try to skirt Western …