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Hezbollah Defies Western Expectations With Strong Showing in South Lebanon Vote

by Jason Ditz | May 25, 2025

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...

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North Korea Faces Food Crisis, But US Sanctions Are Blocking Aid

by Jason Ditz | Aug 20, 2018

North Korea Faces Food Crisis, But US Sanctions Are Blocking Aid | Aid groups say US grinding actions to a halt

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Senators Face Resistance in Push for More Russia Sanctions

by Jason Ditz | Jul 25, 2018

Senators Face Resistance in Push for More Russia Sanctions | US companies fear more sanctions will damage business prospects

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Putin Aide: US Sanctions Could Severely Curb Russia’s Economic Growth

by Jason Ditz | Jul 27, 2017

Putin Aide: US Sanctions Could Severely Curb Russia’s Economic Growth | Sees sanctions as risking Russia’s economic recovery

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Senate Sends Russia Sanctions to Trump, 98-2

by Jason Ditz | Jul 27, 2017

Senate Sends Russia Sanctions to Trump, 98-2 | Retaliation expected as bill advances to Trump for signature

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House Overwhelmingly Approves New Russia Sanctions

by Jason Ditz | Jul 25, 2017

House Overwhelmingly Approves New Russia Sanctions | Still no timetable for Senate vote on their version

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Putin Not Ready to Retaliate Over US Sanctions

by Jason Ditz | Jun 18, 2017

Putin Not Ready to Retaliate Over US Sanctions | Germany already threatening retaliation over US move

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Germany Threatens Retaliation If US Sanctions Harm German Companies

by Jason Ditz | Jun 16, 2017

Germany Threatens Retaliation If US Sanctions Harm German Companies | New Russia sanctions could punish German firms involved in pipeline plans

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Ahmadinejad Blames US Sanctions for Drop in Currency

by John Glaser | Oct 2, 2012

Ahmadinejad: Inflation Due to US Sanctions | Iran’s President said US waging ‘psychological war’

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US-Led Iran Sanctions Blocking Medical Treatment to Thousands of Infirm

by John Glaser | Sep 4, 2012

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...

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