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US-China trade talks end with no breakthrough as tariffs kick in
Chinese Commerce Ministry files a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the latest round of US tariffs
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President Putin, despite sanctions, still hopes for better US ties: Kremlin
Moscow is bracing itself for a slew of new US sanctions despite Putin meeting President Trump
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Iran tells EU to speed up efforts to save nuclear deal
European states scramble to ensure Iran stays in the nuclear deal dubbed "deeply flawed" by the US President
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Erdogan vows Turkey will not be cowed by US
We know your shenanigans and we will defy you says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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China, US to hold next round of trade talks in late August
It is unclear if it will take place before or after Aug 23, when US will activate tariffs on $16B of Chinese goods
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Erdogan says Turkey to 'boycott' US electronic goods
If the United States have the iPhone, there's Samsung on the other side, says Erdogan
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US ambassador urges Britain to ditch support for Iran nuclear deal
Iran needs to make tangible and sustainable changes to behave like a normal country, says the diplomat
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Iran gives most explicit rejection yet of US talks
Trump offers talks on a more comprehensive deal with Iran which instead increases ties with Turkey and Russia
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Iraq PM to visit Iran, Turkey as US sanctions bite
We don't support the sanctions; they are a strategic error, but we will comply with them says Prime Minister Abadi
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Iran slams US for 'bullying' Turkey
After Trump said he was doubling steel and aluminium tariffs on Turkey
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Red Cross warns of food crisis in North Korea as crops fail in heat
The situation has been exacerbated by international sanctions imposed on the country
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Pakistan to pursue economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions
Expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia in row with Canada
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Russia calls new US sanctions draconian, rejects poisoning allegations
European countries and the US have expelled 100 Russian diplomats after the attack
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Iran says US 'isolated' as it braces for return of sanctions
EU diplomatic chief says European economic operators are engaged in legitimate business with Iran
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Iran protesters attack religious school as tensions mount
At 9:00 pm people have attacked a school and tried to break the doors down and burn things
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North Korea criticises 'alarming' US impatience on denuclearisation
Pompeo says he has been emphasising to countries the importance of economic pressure on North Korea
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Scattered protests in Iran as US sanctions loom
Sporadic protests were taking place in cities in Iran for a fourth day
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US and Turkish foreign ministers agree to try to resolve issues
They spoke about a number of issues, and had a constructive conversation says US State Department spokesperson
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Turkey, US in diplomatic crisis after ministers hit by sanctions
Tensions have ratcheted up in recent weeks over Turkey's detention on terror charges of American pastor
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Iran's Rouhani warns Trump 'war with Iran mother of all wars'
Amid increased US pressure and looming sanctions
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Iran's Khamenei: 'Negotiations with US useless'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says negotiations with Europe must continue but Iranians must not wait for their offer
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US rejects European call for Iran sanctions waiver
Washington's refusal comes as Trump calls Europe a foe in trade
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Rouhani says US isolated on Iran sanctions, even among allies
Refers to protests held in Britain against the visit of President Donald Trump
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US oil exports to India soar ahead of sanctions on Iran
Indian refiners move to replace supplies from Iran and Venezuela in a win for the Trump administration
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Brent oil falls more than $2 after Trump tariff threat, Libya ports reopen
Libyan oil production fell to 527,000 bpd from a high of 1.28 million bpd in February following the port closures
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China shares drop, yuan lower as US raises tariff stakes
China’s commerce ministry shocked by Washington’s latest move
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US sanctions aim to turn Iranians against government -Khamenei
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says economic pressure is imposed to separate the nation from the system
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Factory growth in June slows in China as trade tensions rise
Investors grapple with some of their worst losses in years amidst a bitter Sino-US trade row
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It is impossible to remove oil from market by November, says Iran
Trump orders the reimposition of U.S. sanctions against Tehran
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Canada sanctions top Myanmar military over Rohingya abuses
The European Union and Canada have announced sanctions against leaders involved in violations in Rakhine State
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European Investment Bank says cannot ignore US sanctions on Iran
EU’s lending arm is reluctant to engage in Iran under pressure from the United States
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‘Sanctions on Iran will not hurt Pakistan’
Many European countries expected to face heavy losses as European companies have invested heavily in Iran
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Sanctions force Russia to cut defence spending: study
Amid soaring tensions between Moscow and the West, Russia's military expense last year decreased by 20 per cent
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US ‘postpones imposing restrictions’ on Pakistani diplomats
According to sources, the decision will be made public on May 11 by the Trump administration
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'Reciprocal' travel restrictions to be imposed on Pakistan diplomats: US
Pakistan can benefit from playing a meaningful role in the Afghan process, says US official
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Britain launches inquiry into money-laundering with focus on property
Morgan says inquiry to look at Britain’s international efforts to tackle money-laundering and terrorist financing
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More trouble for Iran
Since the beginning of his term in office, President Trump has adopted a hard line on Iran
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Trump poised to unveil China trade sanctions for theft of US intellectual property
Beijing has already warned the Trump administration against the move, urging him not act 'emotionally'
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White House: Will remain tough on Russia until its behaviour changes
White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders urges on the sanctions until Moscow changes attitude
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North Korea flouts sanctions, earning $200 mln from banned exports: UN
North Korea is helping develop Syria's chemical weapons programs and providing Myanmar with ballistic missiles
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60,000 North Korean children may starve as sanctions slow aid, says UN
World powers have imposed growing sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs
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US ultimatum on nuclear deal, new sanctions draw Iran threat
Sanctions waived on Iran include condition of immediate inspections at all sites requested by international inspectors
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Iran says will retaliate against US sanctions on chief judge
Trump said on Friday he would waive nuclear sanctions against Iran for the last time
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Reluctant Trump grants sanctions relief to Iran one last time
Asks European countries to join with the United States in fixing significant flaws in the deal
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US to decide on Iran sanctions waivers on Friday: State Department
Decision will be made on whether to continue to waive US penalties on Iran under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
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South Korea seizes Panama vessel for alleged North Korea ties: report
China has kept rejecting accusations that it helps Pyongyang circumvent sanctions
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US sanctions North Korean missile experts, Russia offers to mediate
Russian foreign minister does not support US rhetoric,tough sanctions and higher military presence in the region
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China tells US not to be a 'human rights judge'
Hong Kong-based group Chinese Human Rights Defenders says it welcomes naming of Chinese activist
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China reluctant to cut off oil to North Korea
US President Trump personally appealed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping to turn off the oil tap after N Korea missile test
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Turkish-Iranian mogul flips to US government witness at trial
While Erdogan is not charged with any crime, corruption revelations could prove embarrassing to him and his circle