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Putin says latest US sanctions senseless
Calls restrictions “counterproductive…, especially against such country as Russia.”
New Russia sanctions over poisoning of former spy, daughter
US made the determination this week that Russia had used the Novichok nerve agent.
Trump’s bid to help Chinese telecom firm ZTE draws fire but raises hopes
Seen as potential leverage for progress on other trade issues and win support for upcoming North Korea meeting.
Sanctions on Iran could cost US, European companies billions
Aircraft makers, oil companies and auto manufacturers will be hurt the most.
EU considers sanctions to respond to cyber attacks
Will develop a “cyber-diplomacy toolbox” to respond to malicious activities online.
Iran’s $100B in assets ‘fully released’ under nuclear deal
Funds piled up in China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey since sanctions were tightened in 2012.
