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IOC lifts sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 20 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday lifted the sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events with immediate effect.
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The least Iran could do was partially withdraw from 2015 nuke deal: Rouhan
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jun 19 (ANI): Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said that Tehran's partial withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) was a 'minimum' measure the country could take in retaliation to Washington's withdrawal from the nuclear deal and subsequent s
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In veiled jibe at US, N Korean daily blames 'hostile forces' for crumbling
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Jun 17 (ANI): North Korea's propaganda newspaper on Monday accused "hostile forces" of imposing a multitude of sanctions on its crumbling economy, saying it was blocking the nation from engaging in "normal trade activities" and bringing in daily necessities, in a veiled
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Kim sent a 'very interesting' letter to Trump: S Korea
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Oslo [Norway], Jun 13 (ANI): South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a "very interesting" letter to US President Donald Trump amid stalled denuclearisation negotiations between the two sides.
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US accuses North Korea of breaching UN fuel cap
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 13 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday accused North Korea of violating a UN-imposed ceiling on fuel imports by conducting dozens of ship-to-ship transfers at sea that broke international sanctions.
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US slaps sanctions on Syrian businessman for 'supporting' Assad
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Jun 12 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Syrian businessman named Samer Foz and over a dozen entities and individuals for allegedly supporting President Bashar al-Assad regime.
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Trump receives 'beautiful', 'warm' letter from Kim
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Jun 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he received a "very beautiful" and "very warm" letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un amid the stalled denuclearisation negotiations between the two countries.
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EU should resist US' economic terrorism against Iran: Rouhani
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jun 11 (ANI): Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday said that the European Union should resist the "economic terrorism" committed by the United States against Iran and fulfill its obligation under the 2015 nuclear deal.
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Amid continuing US sanctions, Javad Zarif urges Europe to normalise econom
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jun 9 (ANI): Iran on Sunday reiterated its threat to further withdraw from its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) in case the European countries do not normalise economic ties with the Tehran amid continued US sanctions.
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Iran denounces latest US sanctions targetting petrochemical sector
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jun 9 (ANI): Sharpening its attack, Iran on Saturday slammed the United States for its decision to impose fresh sanctions on the country's largest petrochemical group, calling it a violation of "principles of international law."
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Iran has no plans to leave OPEC, says oil minister
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jun 8 (ANI): Iran "has no plans" of leaving the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), according to its Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh.
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N Korea, Russia discuss cooperation in economy, trade
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], Jun 8 (ANI): Officials from North Korea and Russia met on Friday and discussed ways to bolster bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, according to North Korean media.
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