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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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Ukrainians hold large protest in Brussels, demand west for tougher sanctio
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 26 (ANI): As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its second month, a large protest was carried out in Brussels with protesters, including the sizable Belgian-Ukrainian community and recently arrived refugees, demanding tougher sanctions against Russia.
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EU Finance Ministers to discuss tougher sanctions against Moscow on Feb 25
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Paris [France], February 23 (ANI): Finance ministers of the European Union will meet from February 25-26 to elaborate on tougher sanctions against Russia, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday.
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Myanmar's envoy to UN calls for 'coordinated, tougher' sanctions against m
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], March 22 (ANI): Myanmar's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Kyaw Moe Tun has called on the international community to toughen its sanctions against the country's military, following increasing violence in the aftermath of February 1 coup.
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PFA urges UEFA to have tougher sanctions in place for tackling racist abus
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct 30 (ANI): The Professional Footballer's Association (PFA) has urged the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to overhaul its disciplinary processes after expressing their "disappointment" at the sanctions issued to Bulgaria for the racist behaviour of supporters.
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ICC brings in tougher ball-tampering sanctions
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Dubai [United Arab Emirates], July 3 (ANI): Imposing tougher sanctions on players found guilty of ball-tampering, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said that the offenders could now be banned for up to six Test matches or 12 one-day internationals.
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U.N.S.C. to consider tougher sanctions that could cost N. Korea 1 billion
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [U.S.A.], August 5 (ANI): The United States has proposed new United Nations sanctions on North Korea seeking ban on exports of coal and other commodities, the Washington Post reports.
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US, UK consider tougher sanctions against Syria and allies
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct 17 (ANI): The US and Britain have said that they were considering fresh economic sanctions against the Syrian Government and its supporters in response to the continued bombardment of Aleppo.
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