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August 10, 2018

Russian stocks, ruble take hit on uncertainty over US sanctions

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

August 7, 2018

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,” and warned that countries that do business with Tehran will not do business with the U.S.

August 6, 2018

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.

May 28, 2018

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.

April 19, 2018

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.

April 18, 2018

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."

April 16, 2018

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

The  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.

February 2, 2018

Trump administration, pushing back on Iran’s 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  Middle East -- a move to limit not only the operations of the terrorist group, but also Iran’s influence in the region.

January 29, 2018

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.

September 29, 2017

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.