Dutch to press United Nations for more human slavery sanctions
Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok told CNN on Monday he will press the UN Security Council to expand the list of those who should face international sanctions for human trafficking.
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Ex-Trump official walks back statement to Mueller probe
A former Trump official corrected a claim she made to federal investigators about what she knew during the presidential transition about Russia sanctions after former national security adviser Michael Flynn's guilty plea in the Russia investigation contradicted her account, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US sanctions Chinese military for buying Russian weapons
The US imposed sanctions Thursday against China's military for its purchases of Russian military equipment in a move US officials said is meant to punish Moscow for its "malign activities," including attacks on American elections.
US sanctions North Korea tech firms based in China, Russia
The US announced new sanctions against North Korea Thursday, taking aim at a Chinese company, its North Korean CEO and its Russia-based sister company.
US, allies readying effort to expose North Korean sanctions violations
The US and allies are days away from launching a new effort to more publicly expose North Korean violations of sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear and missile programs, two defense officials tell CNN.
European airlines are scrapping flights to Iran
Some of Europe's biggest airlines are scrapping flights to Iran just two years after relaunching their services when international sanctions were eased.
Top UK diplomat to call for more Russia sanctions during US visit
Making his first visit to the US since taking office, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is expected to deliver a speech Tuesday that will call on the European Union "to ensure its sanctions against Russia are comprehensive, and that we truly stand shoulder to shoulder with the US."
White House rejects Turkey's offer for pastor's release: report
The White House has rejected a Turkish offer to release an American pastor in exchange for forgiveness of billions of dollars in US fines on a Turkish bank, expressing that other matters would be considered only after Andrew Brunson is released, a senior administration official told The Wall Street Journal.
Rand Paul wants US travel sanctions lifted on some Russian lawmakers
Republican Sen. Rand Paul said Thursday that he plans to ask President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on members of the Russian legislature so that they are able to travel to the United States for meetings with US officials.
Iran's Supreme Leader: No war or talks with US over sanctions
Iran's Supreme Leader is standing firm against reimposed U.S. sanctions, saying Monday there would be "no war, nor will we negotiate with the United States."
US ambassador Woody Johnson warns Britain to side with Trump on Iran
The United States ambassador to the UK has called on Britain to side with President Donald Trump on Iran or risk "serious trade consequences" for UK businesses.
Trump administration slaps more sanctions on Russia after Skripal poisonings
The Trump administration will impose more sanctions on Russia under a chemical and biological warfare law following the poisoning of a former Russian agent and his daughter in the UK earlier this year, the State Department announced Wednesday.
Bolton: US sanctions on Iran having 'major effect'
President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton argued Monday the administration's unilateral reimposition of sanctions on Iran was already having a major effect.
All eyes on Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions build
Mystery still surrounds Iran's surprise naval exercises in the strategic Strait of Hormuz this week, but no one here is ignoring it.
Turkey to freeze assets of US officials
Turkey's President ordered the freezing of assets of two US officials, state media reported Saturday, days after the United States imposed sanctions on Turkey's justice and interior ministers.
UN report: North Korea still pursuing nuclear, missile programs
A confidential UN report has accused North Korea of continuing to develop nuclear and missile programs in violation of international sanctions.
US sanctions 2 Turkish officials over detention of US pastor
The US Treasury Department is sanctioning NATO ally Turkey's ministers of justice and interior in response to the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Wednesday.
Sanctions on Russia's Rusal could be lifted, Mnuchin says
The Trump administration is looking into lifting sanctions against a major Russian aluminum company founded by one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies.
Trump threatens to sanction Turkey if they don't release US pastor
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence threatened Thursday to impose "large sanctions" on its NATO ally Turkey if that country does not release an American pastor currently under house arrest.
Republicans: Putin 'not welcome' on Capitol Hill
Russian President Vladimir Putin may have secured an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the US, but he will not receive a similar offer from White House allies on Capitol Hill, according to Republican congressional leaders.
Defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China
The final version of the 2019 defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China, keeping in place restrictions that prevent the US military from cooperating with Moscow.
What's in the Rubio-Van Hollen sanctions bill
Legislation proposed by Florida's Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Maryland's Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen gained eight new cosponsors on Thursday, the same day senators and the White House clashed over how to handle Russia and US relations.
Senators coalesce around a Russia sanctions bill but hurdles remain
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are forging ahead with plans to push back on the fallout from President Donald Trump's comments at a news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as lawmakers once again Wednesday are feeling the whiplash of the President's inconsistent comments on Russia.
Why oil prices are suddenly tanking
Once red-hot, oil prices are suddenly tanking.
