War, sanctions and other economic threats have proven a popular way for the West to try to sway elections in the Middle East. When southern Lebanon went to its municipal elections last week, Israeli media and other Western outlets seemed to expect Hezbollah would...
North Korea Faces Food Crisis, But US Sanctions Are Blocking Aid | Aid groups say US grinding actions to a halt
Senators Face Resistance in Push for More Russia Sanctions | US companies fear more sanctions will damage business prospects
Putin Aide: US Sanctions Could Severely Curb Russia’s Economic Growth | Sees sanctions as risking Russia’s economic recovery
Senate Sends Russia Sanctions to Trump, 98-2 | Retaliation expected as bill advances to Trump for signature
House Overwhelmingly Approves New Russia Sanctions | Still no timetable for Senate vote on their version
Putin Not Ready to Retaliate Over US Sanctions | Germany already threatening retaliation over US move
Germany Threatens Retaliation If US Sanctions Harm German Companies | New Russia sanctions could punish German firms involved in pipeline plans
Ahmadinejad: Inflation Due to US Sanctions | Iran’s President said US waging ‘psychological war’
The sweeping US-led economic sanctions being imposed on Iran are blocking necessary pharmaceuticals and medical treatment for Iran's sick and infirm, in what appears to be a cruel for of collective punishment that deliberately puts innocent lives at risk. Althought...
