Posts Tagged ‘sanctions’

EU to slap additional sanctions against Syrian regime
BRUSSELS – An EU official says the European Union is planning to hit the Syrian regime with more sanctions, targeting seven more individuals and four companies.

‘Outraged’ EU to beef up Syria sanctions
‘Outraged’ European foreign ministers prepared to beef up sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad.

EU sanctions target Iranian firms
THE European Union has agreed to sanction more than 100 Iranian companies, sharply expanding existing measures against Iran over its disputed nuclear program.

Italy, U.S. discuss sanctions on Syria-Frattini
ROME, May 5 (Reuters) – The United States and Italy on Thursday discussed sanctions against the Syrian government for its suppression of unrest, including suspension of cooperation talks with the European Union.

EU Says Libya Sanctions Only Affect Listed Companies
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission clarified Tuesday afternoon that EU sanctions on Libya only apply to the people and companies specifically listed, drawing back from a suggestion that there was a blanket oil embargo against the whole of Libya.

Hindus & Jews want sanctions against France on Roma maltreatment
Nevada (US), Aug 27 : Hindus and Jews have urged European Commission (EC) for sanctions against France for continuing the racism coated policy of Roma (Gypsy) expulsions despite widespread international criticism from various quarters.

EU foreign ministers agree on extra sanctions against Iran – paper
European Union foreign ministers have agreed on a new package of EU sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, Belgium’s Le Soir newspaper reported on Tuesday

EU to target Iran with extra sanctions: diplomats
The European Union is set to boost new UN sanctions against Iran, over its nuclear programme, with extra measures targetting the energy, trade and transport sectors, diplomats said Friday.