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Iran shrugs off latest US sanctions

Iran shrugs off latest US sanctions


Iran castigated its US adversary on Tuesday over new financial measures to disrupt Iranian commerce,...
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US levies new sanctions on Iran`s Central Bank

US levies new sanctions on Iran`s Central Bank


President Barack Obama is ordering new U.S. sanctions on the government of Iran, including the Centr...
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Iran grain imports stalled by sanctions

Iran grain imports stalled by sanctions


The stalled shipments showed the impact Western sanctions imposed over the past three months.
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SC deadline serious indictment of govt: BJP


The Supreme Court judgment setting the government a three-month deadline to sanction the prosecution...
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Iran sanctions not constructive approach: China

Iran sanctions not constructive approach: China


China has consistently advocated settlement of international disputes through dialogue and consultat...
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Iran says sanctions to fail, repeats Hormuz threat

Iran says sanctions to fail, repeats Hormuz threat


Iranian politicians said on Tuesday they expected the European Union to backtrack on its oil embargo...
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IAEA to visit Iran as EU slaps oil imports ban

IAEA to visit Iran as EU slaps oil imports ban


The UN`s nuclear watchdog, IAEA, has said it was sending a team to Iran between Jan 29-31 "to resolv...
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US slaps sanctions on major Iranian bank

US slaps sanctions on major Iranian bank


The US Tuesday slapped sanctions against a major Iranian bank, which followed the additional tough ...
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Israel welcomes EU sanctions on Iran`s oil exports

Israel welcomes EU sanctions on Iran`s oil exports


Israel welcomed European Union`s efforts to foil Iran`s nuclear ambitions by imposing sanctions.
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Iran`s economy in shambles after sanctions: Obama

Iran`s economy in shambles after sanctions: Obama


Obama spoke hours after European Union nations agreed to sanction Iran`s central bank.
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UK urges tougher Syria sanctions, Russia warns

UK urges tougher Syria sanctions, Russia warns


Arab monitoring mission in Syria has failed to halt bloodshed in a 10-month-old revolt against Presi...
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China knocks US sanctions on state firm over Iran

China knocks US sanctions on state firm over Iran


The US sanctions came shortly after US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner met Chinese leaders in B...
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China knocks US sanctions on firm dealing with Iran

China knocks US sanctions on firm dealing with Iran


The Obama administration has invoked US law to sanction China`s state-run Zhuhai Zhenrong Corp.
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Supreme leader says Iran will resist sanctions

Supreme leader says Iran will resist sanctions


Iran will not falter in the face of Western-imposed sanctions, Iran`s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali ...
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US in close consultations with India on Iran


The United States is in close consultations with countries like India, China and Russia on implement...
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‘Iran could close Hormuz -- but not for long’

‘Iran could close Hormuz -- but not for long’


Tehran could close the entrance to the Gulf if Western states impose sanctions that paralyze their o...
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US sanctions will meet Iran central bank strength

US sanctions will meet Iran central bank strength


Iran`s central bank will confront new US sanctions with "strength," President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad s...
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US steps up sanctions as Iran floats nuclear talks

US steps up sanctions as Iran floats nuclear talks


US President Barack Obama signed new sanctions against Iran into law.
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Iran Navy chief says closing Gulf ‘really easy’

Iran Navy chief says closing Gulf ‘really easy’


Iran threatened to stop the flow of oil if foreign sanctions were imposed on its crude exports over...
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No oil through strait if sanctions applied: Iran

No oil through strait if sanctions applied: Iran


The threat was reported as Iran conducted navy wargames near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran prepared for `worst` on sanctions: Salehi

Iran prepared for `worst` on sanctions: Salehi


Iran has prepared for the worst case scenario to circumvent a toughening of Western sanctions targ...
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India, Russia against unilateral sanctions on Iran

India, Russia against unilateral sanctions on Iran


India and Russia warned against unilateral sanctions on Iran, in an apparent reference to actions ta...
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US sanctions Iranian officials for rights abuses

US sanctions Iranian officials for rights abuses


The US has slapped sanctions on two senior Iranian officials for "serious" human rights abuses aim...
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EU ‘definitely’ won’t impose oil sanctions: Iran

EU ‘definitely’ won’t impose oil sanctions: Iran


Iran said the European Union`s sanctions on the country`s oil exports will harm the global crude mar...
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Australia expands sanctions against Iran

Australia expands sanctions against Iran


Australian Govt has expanded sanctions against Iran in response to its continued non-compliance wit...
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US envoy urges allies to expand sanctions on Iran

US envoy urges allies to expand sanctions on Iran


Britain, Canada and the US slapped sanctions last month on Iran`s financial, petrochemical and energ...
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EU to impose further sanctions on Syria

EU to impose further sanctions on Syria


The European Union has decided to impose further restrictive sanctions against Syria "in light of th...
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Iran cleric warns EU, UN against backing Britain

Iran cleric warns EU, UN against backing Britain


Crowds chanted "Death to Britain" at Tehran University on Friday prayers as a hardline Iranian cleri...
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EU slaps sanctions on Syrian Finance Minister

EU slaps sanctions on Syrian Finance Minister


Finance Minister Mohammad al-Jleilati and Economy Minister Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar were among 12 reg...
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US backs sanctions against Iran`s central bank

US backs sanctions against Iran`s central bank


The US said it backs appropriately timed sanctions against the Central Bank of Iran to curb Tehran`s...
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Iran getting isolated, may face more sanctions: US

Iran getting isolated, may face more sanctions: US


The US has said that it is looking at new possible ways of imposing additional sanctions on Iran.
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Turkey slaps sanctions on Syria

Turkey slaps sanctions on Syria


Turkey said it would block delivery of all weapons and military supplies to Syria.
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Saudi penalises firms violating nationalisation targets

Saudi penalises firms violating nationalisation targets


Saudis who get the allowance are unwilling to accept a job for 2,000 riyals or less, said the report...
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Israeli sanctions starting to bite: Palestinian PM

Israeli sanctions starting to bite: Palestinian PM


Officials said that they won`t be able to pay the next round of public sector salaries.
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Arab sanctions tighten noose on Syria`s Assad

Arab sanctions tighten noose on Syria`s Assad


The United Nations says Syrian security forces have killed more than 3,500 people in the crackdown.
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Sanctions make N-talks `more difficult`: Iran Prez

Sanctions make N-talks `more difficult`: Iran Prez


The US, Britain and Canada on Monday announced imposing fresh unilateral sanctions on Iran`s financi...
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Iraq says sanctions on Syria `not possible`

Iraq says sanctions on Syria `not possible`


Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said on Saturday that it was "not possible" to impose economic...
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Arab League prepares for Syria sanctions

Arab League prepares for Syria sanctions


Damascus missed a Friday deadline to sign an agreement under which the Arab League planned to send o...
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Pressure mounts as Syria misses observer deadline

Pressure mounts as Syria misses observer deadline


The 22-nation Arab League had given Syria 24 hours to agree to the observer mission.
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China says it opposes Western sanctions on Iran

China says it opposes Western sanctions on Iran


The United States, Britain and Canada announced new measures against Iran`s energy and financial sec...
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‘EU to slap sanctions on 200 Iranian firms’

‘EU to slap sanctions on 200 Iranian firms’


The new measures would be announced by EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on December 1, the ...
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Iran says new sanctions from West

Iran says new sanctions from West "in vain"


The United States, Britain and Canada on Monday announced new sanctions on Iran`s energy and financi...
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Iranian isolation will continue: Obama

Iranian isolation will continue: Obama


US President Barack Obama says Iran`s actions jeopardise international peace and stability.
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Western states step up sanctions on Iran

Western states step up sanctions on Iran


The United States, Britain and Canada announced new sanctions on Iran`s energy and financial sectors...
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UK imposes new sanctions on Iran

UK imposes new sanctions on Iran


UK said the sanctions were in response to the International Atomic Energy Agency`s (IAEA) latest rep...
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US to name Iran area of

US to name Iran area of "money laundering concern"


The move allows the US to take steps to further isolate the Iranian financial sector.
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US planning new sanctions against Iran

US planning new sanctions against Iran


The sanctions would be aimed at preventing foreign investment in Iran`s petrochemical sector.
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US sanctions on Myanmar to continue

US sanctions on Myanmar to continue


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argued that more concrete steps need to be taken by Myanmar`s ...
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Delhi govt sanctions Rs 47 lakh to NGOs


The beneficiaries include Joint Forum of Vasundhara Enclave, Sumudhar Hamsdhavani Trust, The Delhi B...
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JK govt sanctions Rs 1.84 cr for militancy victims


The relief was sanctioned in favour of 54 militancy cases, including four deaths, three injury and o...
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