North Korea is blaming the United States and threatening “something thousands of times worse” in response to a package of sanctions that the U.N. Security Council passed unanimously over the weekend.
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Implementation Day Arrives: Sanctions On Iran Are Lifted
The International Atomic Energy Agency has announced that Iran has shrunk its nuclear program enough to have sanctions lifted. From banking to pistachios, here’s a look at what will happen next.
Iran Releasing 5 American Detainees; America Releasing 7 Iranians
Four Iranian-American prisoners, including journalist Jason Rezaian, are being exchanged with seven Iranians imprisoned in the U.S. A fifth American is being released, separate from the prisoner swap.
Amid Tensions, China’s President Heads To The U.S.
On his first state visit, President Xi Jinping will meet with tech CEOs in Seattle before going to Washington, where he aims to allay U.S. concerns over cyber-security, human rights and other issues.
Obama compares Iran deal to a house under contract, awaiting appraisal
The president tells NPR’s Steve Inskeep that the U.S. and other countries have a solid plan to keep Iran’s nuclear program under control.
G20 Leaders Pledge Growth, Threaten More Sanctions On Russia
President Obama departed the venue of the annual G20 summit in Australia today, declaring it had been a “strong week for American leadership.”
Rare conference brings Russian, American officials to table on Arctic oil
A conference underway this week is trying to work around sanctions and rhetoric in order to focus on mutual interests in the Bering Sea.
U.S. And EU Impose Sanctions As Crimea Asks To Join Russia
Crimean officials say more than 95 percent of those who voted in Sunday’s referendum endorsed the idea of joining the Russian Federation. There were, however, complaints about the vote and some signs of intimidation.