# Sanctions

Wexford dual star Lee Chin calls for tougher sanctions from GAA on racism

Chin insists the problem is an ‘ongoing issue’ on the pitch.

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Nov 7th 2012, 11:10 AM

US denies agreement to meet Iran, but says it is prepared to do so

The New York Times reported that the US had agreed one-on-one talks with Iran after the November presidential election but the White House has denied this.

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Oct 21st 2012, 9:48 AM

# Protest

Group to hold anti-war protest outside Dáil

The Irish Anti War Movement is calling for an end to US military flights out of Shannon Airport.

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Oct 11th 2012, 12:26 PM

# Fine

British bank accepts $340 million fine over Iran transactions

The bank had denied accusations that it systematically hid $250 billion worth of Iranian client transactions.

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Aug 14th 2012, 9:05 PM

# Clinton

Hillary Clinton hopes for improved drones to find Kony

The US Secretary General was also focused on preserving a fragile peace between Sudan and South Sudan on her two day agenda of talks in East Africa.

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Aug 3rd 2012, 6:36 PM

Syria threatens using WMDs as EU prepares to withdraw citizens

Cyprus’s justice minister says the bloc is “prepared for the worst”, as Syria reveals its WMD for the first time.

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Jul 23rd 2012, 7:16 PM

# UN

Russia vetoes UN statement on Syrian killings - again

Russia puts a hold on a Security Council statement declaring the Treimsa attacks to be a “violation” of the ceasefire.

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Jul 16th 2012, 9:19 PM

Iran prepares for 'war games' as sanctions take effect

Three-day drill starts days after EU and US imposed new sanctions.

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Jul 2nd 2012, 11:19 AM

# North Korea

UN experts to investigate North Korea's Mercs

In new UN report, sanctions experts raise issue of luxury cars in Pyongyang and suggest fake missiles were used in major NK military parade.

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Jun 30th 2012, 9:52 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning.

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Jun 30th 2012, 9:00 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jun 15th 2012, 4:52 PM

Syria: EU approves sanctions on luxury and dual-use goods

Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch confirms that Syrian forces have used sexual violence to torture men, women and children – both inside and outside of detention – during the conflict.

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Jun 15th 2012, 12:16 PM

Clinton pushes for greater action on Syria

The US has increased the supports it is making available to the Syrian opposition.

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Apr 20th 2012, 8:15 AM

Mali braces for fuel shortages amid post-coup sanctions

The West African nation’s neighbours have closed their borders and frozen Mali’s account at the regional central bank following the military coup.

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Apr 3rd 2012, 1:48 PM

EU slaps sanctions on Assad's wife and mother

Intercepted emails recently showed that the president’s wife Asma spent thousands on designer shoes and bespoke furniture as the government continued its violent crackdown.

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Mar 23rd 2012, 4:28 PM

Russia signals support for Syria sanctions

Meanwhile, President Assad’s wife is reportedly being added to the EU’s sanctions list.

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Mar 20th 2012, 11:51 AM

Syria: Women and children among 64 killed at Homs checkpoint - activists

The 64 people were trying to flee the bombarded city. Activists said that 135 people have been killed across the country today.

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Feb 27th 2012, 9:17 PM

EU ministers recognise Syrian National Council as legitimate representatives

The assets of the Syrian central bank have been frozen, while seven ministers have an asset freeze and a visa ban.

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Feb 27th 2012, 1:42 PM

# Arab Spring

EU foreign ministers to meet as international pressure increases on Syria

The Ministers are expected to approve more sanctions against the Assad regime which has been responsible for the death of thousands of protesters.

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Feb 27th 2012, 8:58 AM

Govt backs sanctions against Iran on nuclear issues, but not Israel

Speaking in the Dáil this week, Eamon Gilmore ruled out Irish support of military action against Iran.

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Feb 17th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Violence

More deaths as shelling continues in Syrian city of Homs

Meanwhile, the US has called China and Russia’s veto on a UN resolution on Syria a “travesty”.

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Feb 6th 2012, 8:05 AM

# nukes

UN nuclear inspectors start investigation in Iran

The inspectors are examining whether Iran really does have a secret atomic weapons programme, which Iran vehemently denies.

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Jan 29th 2012, 12:40 PM

# Arab Spring

Arab League halts observer mission in Syria

The mission sharply criticised the regime of President Bashar Assad for the escalating violence which has killed at least 80 people across the country.

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Jan 28th 2012, 3:29 PM

# Middle East

Gilmore calls for end to Israeli blockade of Gaza

The Tánaiste and Foreign Minister is due to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas later today.

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Jan 28th 2012, 11:39 AM

UN nuclear watchdog to visit Iran

The IAEA says it is heading to Iran next week to clear up “outstanding substantive issues” with Tehran over its nuclear programme.

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Jan 23rd 2012, 2:44 PM

EU agrees oil embargo against Iran over nuclear programme

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said it was part of an “unprecedented set of sanctions” against Iran.

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Jan 23rd 2012, 11:03 AM

UK: Europe will adopt sanctions on Iranian oil

The British Foreign Secretary says he believes the EU will agree on tough new sanctions against Tehran’s oil sector later this month.

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Jan 15th 2012, 5:33 PM

# Oil

EU gears up for Iranian oil ban over nuclear dispute

The move will build pressure on Iran, which is already facing a currency crisis and a tense naval standoff with the US.

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Jan 5th 2012, 9:17 AM

US diplomat to return to Syria following withdrawal over security fears

Ambassador Robert Ford is to head back to Syria. He was withdrawn in October after being criticised by Syria over

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Dec 6th 2011, 4:42 PM

Syria accepts Arab League's observer mission request

Over 4,000 people have died since the uprising began in mid-March.

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Dec 5th 2011, 12:25 PM

Expelled Iranian diplomats arrive back in Tehran

Meanwhile, France is to pull its embassy staff home from Tehran in the coming days.

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Dec 3rd 2011, 1:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know by 9am: All eyes on Merkel over EU’s future, BoI hits the stress-test target, more pressure on Iran – and is Joxer heading to Kiev or Warsaw?

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Dec 2nd 2011, 8:33 AM

US Senate unanimously backs sanctions on Iran

The US Senate agreed to impose new sanctions on Iran by penalising foreign institutions doing business with the Iranian Central Bank.

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Dec 2nd 2011, 8:23 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Dec 1st 2011, 4:48 PM

# Syira

EU blocks export of 'monitoring equipment' to Syria

European Union foreign ministers today agreed a number of new economic sanctions against Syria which include limits on exports and support for Syrian government projects.

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Dec 1st 2011, 3:00 PM

EU agrees new Iran sanctions - but no oil embargo

Today’s sanctions follow increasing tensions between EU members and Iran after Britain’s embassy in Tehran was attacked on Tuesday.

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Dec 1st 2011, 2:12 PM

European powers pressure Iran following embassy attack

France, Germany and the Netherlands have all recalled their ambassadors to Iran, while Italy and Norway are taking precautions. EU foreign ministers are to meet in Brussels today to discuss Iran and its disputed nuclear programme.

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Dec 1st 2011, 8:40 AM

Turkey hits Syria with sanctions, freezes assets of Assad's regime

Turkey – Syria largest trading partner – has announced that it will apply a range of economic and financial sanctions on Syria over of its failure to cease its brutal eight-month crackdown on protesters.

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Nov 30th 2011, 3:59 PM

Arab League approves unprecedented sanctions on Syria

The sanctions are the latest in a growing wave of international pressure pushing Syria to end its violent suppression of protests against President Bashar Assad.

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Nov 27th 2011, 4:51 PM