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G-8 declaration says further sanctions possible if North Korea threatens the ... - Washington Post

2012-05-20
G-8 declaration says further sanctions possible if North Korea threatens the ...Washington PostNEW YORK — The Group of Eight world leaders has warned North Korea that it faces more sanctions if it continues to threaten the stability of the region with provocative acts such as its failed long-range rocket launch in April. The US, Canada, France, ...and more »

Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrel - Jerusalem Post

2012-05-19
Press TVIran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrelJerusalem PostBy BLOOMBERG As G8 leaders voice commitment to pressuring Tehran, Iranian economy minister warns of consequences of EU oil embargo set to take effect July 1, says Iran can withstand sanctions, but other economies will suffer.Iran Surviving 'Difficulties,'Official SaysWall Street JournalIran sanctions damaging West financial recovery: Minister of economic affairsPress TVall 14 news articles »

G8 committed to Iran sanctions, ready to tap reserves - Jerusalem Post

2012-05-19
Daily BeastG8 committed to Iran sanctions, ready to tap reservesJerusalem PostUS President Barack Obama said on Saturday leaders of the Group of Eight major economies are committed to continuing sanctions, pressure and diplomatic discussions with Iran, even as Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said a day earlier this approach ...Lift sanctions, Iran tells West ahead of nuclear talksPakistan Daily TimesIran: Baghdad Talks Should Result in Removal of Western SanctionsFars News AgencyLifting sanctions can be first positive step by 5+1: senior lawmakerTehran TimesToronto Star -Daily Beastall 2,271 news articles »

UN imposes sanctions on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders - Fox News

2012-05-18
UN imposes sanctions on Guinea-Bissau coup leadersFox NewsUNITED NATIONS – The UN Security Council voted unanimously Friday to impose sanctions on the leaders of last month's military coup in Guinea-Bissau and key supporters, demanding they reinstate the legitimate democratic government immediately.and more »

Iran sanctions bill blocked in US Senate - Washington Post

2012-05-18
Day Press NewsIran sanctions bill blocked in US SenateWashington PostA Senate bill intended to tighten economic sanctions against Iran was blocked Thursday by Senate Republicans who said they were holding out for an even tougher measure that included an explicit threat of a US military strike if Iran refuses to curb its ...Republicans Block Iran Sanctions VoteNew York TimesTurkish gold sales to Iran soar as sanctions biteReutersIran helps Syria skirt oil sanctions, report saysFOX 4 NewsDay Press News -WXXI -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyall 308 news articles »

Experts: North Korea still violating sanctions - ArmyTimes.com

2012-05-19
Aljazeera.comExperts: North Korea still violating sanctionsArmyTimes.comBy Edith M. Lederer - AP UNITED NATIONS — An expert panel's report says North Korea continues to violate UN sanctions, citing possible attempts to ship arms to Syria and Myanmar and illegally import luxury goods, UN diplomats said Friday.Diplomats say UN experts report NKorea continues violating sanctions, citing ...Washington Postall 252 news articles »

US easing of sanctions welcomed by Myanmar, but some say too much or too little - Washington Post

2012-05-18
CBS NewsUS easing of sanctions welcomed by Myanmar, but some say too much or too littleWashington PostYANGON, Myanmar — Officials and businessmen in Myanmar welcomed US plans to ease economic sanctions, saying Friday it will benefit both countries in a market long cut off from most Western investment. However, human rights activists are wary and some ...Myanmar welcomes easing of US economic sanctionsSacramento BeeUS eases economic sanctions to reward MyanmarCBS NewsUS firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspendedReutersChristian Science Monitor -Chicago Tribune -Voice of America (blog)all 1,505 news articles »

Obama Administration Declares Myanmar Open For Business - ABC News (blog)

2012-05-19
Voice of AmericaObama Administration Declares Myanmar Open For BusinessABC News (blog)The Obama administration's announcement that it is suspending sanctions on Myanmar, allowing American companies to invest in the formerly rogue nation, has received praise from the business community and skepticism from human rights groups.US Move to Suspend Burma Sanctions Draws Mixed ReactionVoice of AmericaUS Suspends Sanctions on Burma at the Risk of Losing Leverage for More ReformDaily BeastUS firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspendedReutersHuffington Post -Wall Street Journalall 201 news articles »

UN lists Kashmiri as 'reported dead' in updated sanctions list - Times of India

2012-05-19
UN lists Kashmiri as 'reported dead' in updated sanctions listTimes of IndiaAlmost a year after key 26/11 suspect Ilyas Kashmiri was reported killed in a drone strike, the United Nations has updated his status as "reported dead" in a sanctions list of individuals and entities associated with al Qaida.and more »

Iran sanctions could cost South Africa - Tehran Times

2012-05-19
New York TimesIran sanctions could cost South AfricaTehran TimesBriefing the media at Parliament ahead of debate on her department's budget, she said Cabinet would pronounce "on the most South African-appropriate response" to US and EU sanctions on Iran at the end of this month. Noting that local refineries used ...Iran Sanctions Delay Seen by Gibson Hurting Rates for TankersBloombergOPEC Sees Sanctions Taking Toll on Iran Oil ProductionNew York TimesCountry Working On Response to Iran Crude Oil SanctionsAllAfrica.comFin24 -Trend.azall 204 news articles »

Lift sanctions, Iran tells West before nuke talks

2012-05-19
Iran on Saturday said sanctions over its disputed nuclear programme should be lifted in talks with world powers next week in Baghdad, but maintained the punitive measures would not compel it to abandon its atomic "rights."

UN orders sanctions against G. Bissau coup leaders

2012-05-18
The UN Security Council unanimously ordered sanctions Friday against the leaders of last month's military coup in Guinea-Bissau and warned it was ready to take new measures.

U.S. firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended

2012-05-18
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - The suspension of U.S. sanctions barring investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the poor Southeast Asian state opens the door to U.S. companies queuing to scout for business in one of the last frontier markets. Industrial heavyweights including General Electric Co and Caterpillar Inc are joining rivals from Asia and Europe that have already ...

Canada tightens Syria sanctions, targets luxury goods

2012-05-18
Canada on Friday tightened its sanctions on Syria, targeting luxury goods believed to be coveted by President Bashar al-Assad and his wife, as well as oil exports and Syrian airwaves.

Myanmar welcomes easing of US economic sanctions

2012-05-18
Officials and businessmen in Myanmar welcomed U.S. plans to ease economic sanctions, saying Friday it will benefit both countries in a market long cut off from most Western investment.

Iran sanctions bill blocked in U.S. Senate

2012-05-18
A Senate bill intended to tighten economic sanctions against Iran was blocked Thursday by Senate Republicans who said they were holding out for an even tougher measure that included an explicit threat of a U.S. military strike if Iran refuses to curb its nuclear ambitions. Read full article >>

U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar

2012-05-17
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday suspended sanctions barring U.S. investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the poor southeast Asian state, drawing praise from some U.S. lawmakers but criticism from human rights advocates. "Today we say to American business: invest in Burma and do it responsibly," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. She appeared with ...

Senate Republicans block Iran sanctions vote

2012-05-17
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republicans blocked legislation for new economic sanctions on Iran's oil sector on Thursday saying they needed more time to study the bill, a surprise move that drew anger from Democrats who wanted approval ahead of nuclear talks next week. "I feel I've been jerked around," Democratic leader Harry Reid said on the Senate floor after Republicans said they could not ...

Myanmar hopes for U.S. sanctions move to boost economy

2012-05-17
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - A further lifting of U.S. sanctions on Myanmar, which could come during a visit by officials to Washington this week, would be crucial to opening its long-isolated economy, a senior Myanmar government official said. Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin meets U.S. officials on Thursday, stoking expectation the United States might announce a further lifting or ...

South Sudan calls for UN sanctions on Khartoum

2012-05-18
JUBA (Reuters) - The United Nations should impose sanctions on Sudan for failing to obey a Security Council resolution calling for an end to hostilities and renewed negotiations with South Sudan over oil and border disputes, South Sudan's negotiator said on Friday. Pagan Amum told Reuters Khartoum had not complied with the May 2 resolution giving neighbours Sudan and South Sudan, under threat of ...

RT @ArabianOilGas: G8 may tap up IEA for SPR oil despite price slump: Election-leery Obama hoping to avert high oil prices after sanctions http://t.co/282wAbMn

2012-05-20
RT @ArabianOilGas: G8 may tap up IEA for SPR oil despite price slump: Election-leery Obama hoping to avert high oil prices after sanctions http://t.co/282wAbMn

#Iranian Minister Predicts #Oil Price Rise With #Sanctions http://t.co/zaBOJ0Wh via @BloombergNews #sanction #iran

2012-05-20
#Iranian Minister Predicts #Oil Price Rise With #Sanctions http://t.co/zaBOJ0Wh via @BloombergNews #sanction #iran

G8 may tap up IEA for SPR oil despite price slump: Election-leery Obama hoping to avert high oil prices after sanctions http://t.co/282wAbMn

2012-05-20
G8 may tap up IEA for SPR oil despite price slump: Election-leery Obama hoping to avert high oil prices after sanctions http://t.co/282wAbMn

Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 p... JPost - International http://t.co/AJjI9H3J

2012-05-20
Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 p... JPost - International http://t.co/AJjI9H3J

Iranian Minister Predicts Oil Price Rise With Sanctions: Iranian Economy Minister Shamseddin Hosseini said inter... http://t.co/E0eJCpkU

2012-05-20
Iranian Minister Predicts Oil Price Rise With Sanctions: Iranian Economy Minister Shamseddin Hosseini said inter... http://t.co/E0eJCpkU

U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar http://t.co/wrkEwCQ4

2012-05-20
U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar http://t.co/wrkEwCQ4

U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar http://t.co/jQfjPFPp

2012-05-20
U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar http://t.co/jQfjPFPp

U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar http://t.co/boNzOHCR

2012-05-20
U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar http://t.co/boNzOHCR

Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrel #markets @economy http://t.co/EzfML8TR

2012-05-20
Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrel #markets @economy http://t.co/EzfML8TR

US imposes sanctions on Taliban and Haqqani network leaders : http://t.co/erFva69R

2012-05-20
US imposes sanctions on Taliban and Haqqani network leaders : http://t.co/erFva69R

RT @AP: #G8 declaration says further sanctions possible if North Korea threatens the region again: http://t.co/qeaxA1rs -JM

2012-05-20
RT @AP: #G8 declaration says further sanctions possible if North Korea threatens the region again: http://t.co/qeaxA1rs -JM

European Union Blocks Luxury Goods Bound For Syria, As New Sanctions Are Imposed

2012-05-20
European Union Blocks Luxury Goods Bound For Syria, As New Sanctions Are Imposed

RT @Danny_Concannon: Very interested in someone explaining to me how the best solution for Cuba isn't simply ending sanctions & throwing doors open.

2012-05-20
RT @Danny_Concannon: Very interested in someone explaining to me how the best solution for Cuba isn't simply ending sanctions & throwing doors open.

#Iran Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrel: By BLOOMBERG As G8 leaders voice commitment to pressuri... http://t.co/LIiAU18w

2012-05-20
#Iran Iran: Sanctions could push oil to $160 per barrel: By BLOOMBERG As G8 leaders voice commitment to pressuri... http://t.co/LIiAU18w

UN lists Kashmiri as 'reported dead' in updated sanctions list http://t.co/bWetnSfi

2012-05-20
UN lists Kashmiri as 'reported dead' in updated sanctions list http://t.co/bWetnSfi