US to scale back visa services in Russia The United States is sharply scaling back its visa services in Russia after Russia cut the number of its diplomatic staff in retaliation over new US sanctions. World • 21 Aug 17
US to scale back visa services in Russia The United States is sharply scaling back its visa services in Russia after Russia cut the number of its diplomatic staff in retaliation over new US sanctions. World • 21 Aug 17
Qatar can defend economy & currency - finance minister Qatar can easily defend its economy and currency against sanctions by other Arab states, Qatari finance minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi told CNBC television in an interview today. Business • 12 Jun 17
Qatar can defend economy & currency - finance minister Qatar can easily defend its economy and currency against sanctions by other Arab states, Qatari finance minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi told CNBC television in an interview today. Business • 12 Jun 17
Obama authorises US sanctions against Russia US President Barack Obama has ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats and sanctioned Russian intelligence officials who his government believes were involved in hacking US political groups in the 2016 presidential election. sanctions • 29 Dec 16
Obama authorises US sanctions against Russia US President Barack Obama has ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats and sanctioned Russian intelligence officials who his government believes were involved in hacking US political groups in the 2016 presidential election. sanctions • 29 Dec 16
Spain proposes tax hike to avoid EU deficit fine Spain's acting Economy Minister Luis de Guindos today proposed hiking corporate taxes to avoid a fine from the European Commission for repeatedly failing to bring government deficits into line. Business • 12 Jul 16
Spain proposes tax hike to avoid EU deficit fine Spain's acting Economy Minister Luis de Guindos today proposed hiking corporate taxes to avoid a fine from the European Commission for repeatedly failing to bring government deficits into line. Business • 12 Jul 16
North Korea claims successful missile test North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a successful test of a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its state media said. News • 09 Apr 16
North Korea claims successful missile test North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a successful test of a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its state media said. News • 09 Apr 16
Oil firms after hitting 2003 low on Iran Oil prices rose today, recovering from a 2003 low as the market braced for additional Iranian exports after the lifting of sanctions against the country over the weekend. Business • 18 Jan 16
Oil firms after hitting 2003 low on Iran Oil prices rose today, recovering from a 2003 low as the market braced for additional Iranian exports after the lifting of sanctions against the country over the weekend. Business • 18 Jan 16
Oil falls as Iran reaches nuclear deal with West Oil prices fell today after Iran and six global powers reached a landmark nuclear deal that would see an easing of sanctions against Tehran and a gradual increase in its oil exports. Business • 14 Jul 15
Oil falls as Iran reaches nuclear deal with West Oil prices fell today after Iran and six global powers reached a landmark nuclear deal that would see an easing of sanctions against Tehran and a gradual increase in its oil exports. Business • 14 Jul 15
Iran calls for sanctions to be lifted Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said his nation will not accept a comprehensive nuclear deal with major powers if all sanctions imposed on Iran are not lifted, state television reported. News • 15 Apr 15
Iran calls for sanctions to be lifted Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said his nation will not accept a comprehensive nuclear deal with major powers if all sanctions imposed on Iran are not lifted, state television reported. News • 15 Apr 15
EU to renew existing sanctions against Russia EU foreign ministers have agreed to renew existing sanctions against Russia and are preparing to blacklist further individuals. News • 29 Jan 15
EU to renew existing sanctions against Russia EU foreign ministers have agreed to renew existing sanctions against Russia and are preparing to blacklist further individuals. News • 29 Jan 15
Russian rouble in new fall but collapse slows The dramatic fall in Russia's rouble slowed today, with the government selling foreign currency to prop it up after a 50% fall against the dollar this year. Business • 17 Dec 14
Russian rouble in new fall but collapse slows The dramatic fall in Russia's rouble slowed today, with the government selling foreign currency to prop it up after a 50% fall against the dollar this year. Business • 17 Dec 14
Rouble's slide 'critical': Russian central bank The Russian central bank has described the rouble slide as "critical", and said it would take further measures to address the issue. Business • 16 Dec 14
Rouble's slide 'critical': Russian central bank The Russian central bank has described the rouble slide as "critical", and said it would take further measures to address the issue. Business • 16 Dec 14
Russia to lose $40 billion a year due to sanctions Russia is set to lose around $40 billion a year due to Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said today. Business • 24 Nov 14
Russia to lose $40 billion a year due to sanctions Russia is set to lose around $40 billion a year due to Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said today. Business • 24 Nov 14
German exporters expect more Russian sanctions German exports will likely grow by 4% in 2015 if no new global conflicts emerge, Germany's BGA exporters' group said. Business • 19 Nov 14
German exporters expect more Russian sanctions German exports will likely grow by 4% in 2015 if no new global conflicts emerge, Germany's BGA exporters' group said. Business • 19 Nov 14
Russia considers retaliation against new sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin said new Western sanctions against his country were intended to disrupt peace efforts in eastern Ukraine and that Moscow was considering retaliatory measures. News • 12 Sep 14
Russia considers retaliation against new sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin said new Western sanctions against his country were intended to disrupt peace efforts in eastern Ukraine and that Moscow was considering retaliatory measures. News • 12 Sep 14
Russia bans EU and US food imports Russia is to ban fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports from the EU, US, Australia, Canada and Norway in response to EU and US sanctions. News • 08 Aug 14
Russia bans EU and US food imports Russia is to ban fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports from the EU, US, Australia, Canada and Norway in response to EU and US sanctions. News • 08 Aug 14
Russia restricts imports in sanctions retaliation Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning or limiting imports of agricultural products from countries which have imposed sanctions on Russia. News • 06 Aug 14
Russia restricts imports in sanctions retaliation Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning or limiting imports of agricultural products from countries which have imposed sanctions on Russia. News • 06 Aug 14
EU sanctions Russian intelligence over Ukraine The European Union has broadened its sanctions against Russia over its role in conflict-torn Ukraine to include the heads of intelligence services. News • 28 Jul 14
EU sanctions Russian intelligence over Ukraine The European Union has broadened its sanctions against Russia over its role in conflict-torn Ukraine to include the heads of intelligence services. News • 28 Jul 14
Ukraine accuses Russia of shooting down warplane Ukraine’s government has said a Russian air force jet shot down a Ukrainian warplane over its territory last night. News • 17 Jul 14
Ukraine accuses Russia of shooting down warplane Ukraine’s government has said a Russian air force jet shot down a Ukrainian warplane over its territory last night. News • 17 Jul 14
Clients keeping faith with BNP Paribas Retail clients of BNP Paribas are keeping faith in France's biggest listed bank despite reports about a looming multi-billion fine from US regulators Business • 10 Jun 14
Clients keeping faith with BNP Paribas Retail clients of BNP Paribas are keeping faith in France's biggest listed bank despite reports about a looming multi-billion fine from US regulators Business • 10 Jun 14
US seeks $10 billion penalty from BNP - report The US Justice Department is pushing BNP Paribas to pay more than $10 billion to resolve a criminal probe, Business • 30 May 14
US seeks $10 billion penalty from BNP - report The US Justice Department is pushing BNP Paribas to pay more than $10 billion to resolve a criminal probe, Business • 30 May 14
Russia concerned over US, NATO activity Russia's defence minister has expressed concern about what he called an unprecedented increase in US and NATO military activity near Russia's borders. News • 29 Apr 14
Russia concerned over US, NATO activity Russia's defence minister has expressed concern about what he called an unprecedented increase in US and NATO military activity near Russia's borders. News • 29 Apr 14
US sanctions target Putin's allies The US has expanded the list of Russian officials subject to sanctions following the crisis in Crimea. Here are some of those affected by the US move, including close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. News • 21 Mar 14
US sanctions target Putin's allies The US has expanded the list of Russian officials subject to sanctions following the crisis in Crimea. Here are some of those affected by the US move, including close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. News • 21 Mar 14
Russia ready to back limited North Korea sanctions Russia is ready to back a draft United Nations Security Council sanctions resolution against North Korea over its third nuclear test. News • 05 Mar 13
Russia ready to back limited North Korea sanctions Russia is ready to back a draft United Nations Security Council sanctions resolution against North Korea over its third nuclear test. News • 05 Mar 13
Protesters clash with police in Iran Iranian riot police clashed with demonstrators and foreign exchange dealers in the capital Tehran over the collapse of the country's currency. News • 03 Oct 12
Protesters clash with police in Iran Iranian riot police clashed with demonstrators and foreign exchange dealers in the capital Tehran over the collapse of the country's currency. News • 03 Oct 12
Iranian oil exports slip as sanctions bite Turkey is struggling to import Iranian oil in July because of Western sanctions on ship insurance, trading and shipping. Business • 13 Jul 12
Iranian oil exports slip as sanctions bite Turkey is struggling to import Iranian oil in July because of Western sanctions on ship insurance, trading and shipping. Business • 13 Jul 12
