NewsBeat SocialTag: sanctions
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Unanimously Approves Congressional Power to Review Iran Nuclear Deal
04/15/15 5:00 PM PST
On April 14th, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 19-0 to approve a new power for Congress: the ability to review the signed Iran nuclear deal for 30 days before President Obama can suspend or waive congressional sanctions against Iran
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Iran: Lift Sanctions Immediately or No Nuclear Deal
04/09/15 5:19 PM PST
Delegations from Iran and six world powers have until July 31st to work out the specifics of the Tehran nuclear deal
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North Korea Tells Mexico to Return UN-Sanctioned Cargo Ship
04/09/15 4:20 PM PST
North Korea says Mexico “forcibly detained” one of its ships for months, and is now urging the country to free the vessel and its crew
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Russia, Greece Negotiate Trade Ties During Tsipras Visit
04/08/15 3:49 PM PST
During his first visit to Moscow as Greece's prime minister, Alexis Tsipras met with Vladimir Putin to discuss renewed trade relations with Russia, including an end to a food embargo, amid a tough time for Greece's economy
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New Obama Order Allows Sanctions Against Foreign Hackers
04/02/15 1:30 PM PST
The government can now levy economic sanctions against individuals overseas who engage in destructive cyberattacks or commercial espionage
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Japan Extends Sanctions Against North Korea Due to Abduction Dispute
04/01/15 5:07 PM PST
After months of silence from Pyongyang regarding the status of eight kidnapped Japanese nationals, Japan extends sanctions against North Korea for two more years
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Iran Nuclear Talks Deadline Passes; Negotiations Continue
04/01/15 2:20 PM PST
After failing to meet their self-imposed March 31st deadline for a framework deal, Iran and six world powers continue talks on Iran's nuclear program
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Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Critical Last Hours Before Deadline
03/30/15 3:23 PM PST
Talks in Switzerland resumed between six world powers and Iran on March 30th, with less than two days remaining until the deadline to reach a nuclear framework agreement
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PayPal Fined for Alleged Illegal Payments
03/30/15 1:17 PM PST
The U.S. Justice Department accused PayPal of not adequately screening transactions; fined company $7.7 million
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Nuclear Talks with Iran Suspended After Death of Iranian President's Mother
03/20/15 4:39 PM PST
On March 20th, the Iranian delegation involved with nuclear talks with the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, China, and Russia in Switzerland this week departed early upon receiving word of President Rouhani's mother's death
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Venezuela Approves President's Request to Rule by Decree
03/16/15 3:18 PM PST
Over the weekend, Venezuela's National Assembly granted President Nicolas Maduro rule by decree for the rest of the year following recent diplomatic tension between Venezuela and the United States
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Citing Recent Rebel Attacks in Ukraine, Obama Administration Imposes New Sanctions
03/12/15 1:11 PM PST
This week, the U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions on 14 individuals and two institutions aimed at curbing their influence in the Ukrainian conflict