sanctions – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:56:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png sanctions – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Man United, Liverpool May Face Uefa Sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/man-united-liverpool-may-face-uefa-sanctions/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:56:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123356 European soccer body Uefa opened disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United and Liverpool on Friday after fans clashed and threw objects during a Europa League tie at Old Trafford. Uefa said in a statement that Manchester United faced charges of crowd disturbances, blocked stairways and the throwing of objects by supporters at Thursday’s match. Liverpool, who [...]

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]]> United States sanctioned Burundi Officials and Coup Plotters https://www.theinfostride.com/united-states-sanctioned-burundi-officials-and-coup-plotters/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:01:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108503 The United States has imposed sanctions against former and current senior Burundi government officials, which it says have contributed to the ongoing crisis in the country. In a statement issued by the White House on Monday, National Security Council spokesperson Ned Price said President Barack Obama has signed an executive order authorising the US to [...]

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]]> US to South Sudan: Sign peace deal or face UN sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/us-to-south-sudan-sign-peace-deal-or-face-un-sanctions/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:19:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/us-to-south-sudan-sign-peace-deal-or-face-un-sanctions/ By Al Jazeera The US says it is consulting with other countries about imposing UN sanctions on anyone who undermined the peace process in warn-torn South Sudan. Susan Rice, President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, said in a statement on Wednesday that Washington was proposing such sanctions “if an agreement is not signed by the [...]

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]]> UEFA Charges Barca Over Fan Banner https://www.theinfostride.com/uefa-charges-barca-over-fan-banner/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:32:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=77561 Uefa has charged Barcelona over fans showing an “illicit banner” at Camp Nou during a Champions League win against Manchester City. . Uefa announced the incident on Friday but did not give details. Barcelona won 1-0 on Wednesday to advance from the round of 16 on a 3-1 aggregate score. . Uefa says its disciplinary [...]

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]]> Morocco Rejects Caf Sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/morocco-rejects-caf-sanctions/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:13:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72187 Morocco has rejected sanctions by the Confederation of African Football for withdrawing from hosting the African Cup of Nations, calling them harmful to the sport and against the rules. . Morocco pulled out two months before the tournament’s start in January, citing health risks from fans traveling from Ebola-affected regions in West Africa. It asked [...]

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]]> French President Francois Hollande defends BNP Paribas bank before Obama dinner https://www.theinfostride.com/french-president-francois-hollande-defends-bnp-paribas-bank-before-obama-dinner/ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:32:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46536 French President Francois Hollande said on Wednesday that he will again defend BNP Paribas bank against a huge fine for alleged sanctions busting, when he dines with US President Barack Obama later in the day. Hollande told journalists during a visit…

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]]> #Insurgency: European Union adds Nigeria’s Boko Haram to blacklisted terror groups https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-european-union-adds-nigerias-boko-haram-to-blacklisted-terror-groups/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:58:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46143 The European Union on Monday announced it has imposed sanctions on Nigeria's Boko Haram as an Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group weeks after it kidnapped more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls. The decision to blacklist the group follows its designation as…

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]]> #Insurgency: Doubts raised over Boko Haram sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-doubts-raised-over-boko-haram-sanctions/ Mon, 26 May 2014 07:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44835 Boko Haram is probably beyond the reach of global sanctions but attempts to curb the Nigerian Islamists' reign of terror is an indication of growing international commitment, analysts said. The UN Security Council this week designated the extremist…

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]]> United Nations blacklists Nigeria’s Boko Haram, imposes sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/united-nations-blacklists-nigerias-boko-haram-imposes-sanctions/ Fri, 23 May 2014 08:44:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44395 The United Nations blacklisted and imposed sanctions on Boko Haram as an Al-Qaeda-linked terror group Thursday, a month after it claimed the kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls. The designation, which was immediately welcomed by Britain…

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]]> US Vice President Joe Biden meets leaders on Cyprus unity, Russia sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/us-vice-president-joe-biden-meets-leaders-on-cyprus-unity-russia-sanctions/ Thu, 22 May 2014 17:57:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44265 US Vice President Joe Bidens met Cyprus leaders Thursday to spur talks on ending their island's 40-year division and seek support for threatened sanctions against Russia. After talks with President Nicos Anastasiades, the Greek Cypriot leader, and Turkish…

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]]> Manchester City chairman vows to make transfer impact https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-chairman-vows-to-make-transfer-impact/ Mon, 19 May 2014 21:47:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=43706 Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists the Premier League champions will still be major players in the transfer market despite UEFA's recent sanctions. City face a spending cap after European football's governing body limited the club'…

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]]> US stocks Monday finished mostly higher following new Russia sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/us-stocks-monday-finished-mostly-higher-following-new-russia-sanctions/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:39:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39015 US stocks Monday finished mostly higher as investors absorbed new sanctions on Russia and looked ahead to a busy week of economic news and earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 87.28 points (0.53 percent) to 16,448.74. The broad-based…

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]]> President Obama and EU leaders moving ahead on new Russia sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/president-obama-and-eu-leaders-moving-ahead-on-new-russia-sanctions/ Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:23:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38513 President Barack Obama and top European leaders are moving ahead on a new round of sanctions against Russia, US officials said amid hints they could come within days. US sanctions could be imposed as early as Monday, a source close to the issue told…

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]]> Group of Seven rich countries impose new sanctions on Russia as Kiev warns of ‘world war’ https://www.theinfostride.com/group-of-seven-rich-countries-impose-new-sanctions-on-russia-as-kiev-warns-of-world-war/ Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:17:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38509 The Group of Seven rich countries agreed Saturday to impose new sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, after Kiev accused Moscow of seeking to trigger a "third world war". The G7 nations, in a joint statement, said they would "move swiftly…

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]]> President Barack Obama warns tougher sanctions against nuclear North Korea https://www.theinfostride.com/president-barack-obama-warns-tougher-sanctions-against-nuclear-north-korea/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:17:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38394 North Korea will gain nothing by making threats, US President Barack Obama said Friday, warning it of sanctions with "more bite" if it went ahead with a fourth nuclear test. Speaking in South Korea as satellite images revealed the North could be preparing…

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]]> CRISIS: Russia warns US against further sanctions as Ukraine deal stalls https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-russia-warns-us-against-further-sanctions-as-ukraine-deal-stalls/ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 08:32:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36883 Russia said its military is massed on Ukraine's doorstep and warned against further US sanctions as a deal struck with Washington appeared to stall because of intransigence by Moscow-backed rebels in the former Soviet republic. A threat by US President…

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]]> US Secretary of State heads for crunch Ukraine talks as tensions mount https://www.theinfostride.com/us-secretary-of-state-heads-for-crunch-ukraine-talks-as-tensions-mount/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:34:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36193 US Secretary of State John Kerry left Wednesday for Geneva for high-stakes talks on Ukraine, armed with the threat of more sanctions against Moscow if diplomacy fails, as tensions on the ground escalated sharply. The US and the European Union will hold…

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]]> US and allies takes additional steps for sanctions over Ukraine crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/us-and-allies-takes-additional-steps-for-sanctions-over-ukraine-crisis/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:46:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36028 The United States is coordinating "additional steps" with its European allies to slap more sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, a US official said Tuesday. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by phone with his French, German and British counterparts…

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]]> Manchester City and PSG ‘face Financial Fair Play sanctions’ https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-and-psg-face-financial-fair-play-sanctions/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:09:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35993 Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain both face substantial punishments for failing to comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, British newspaper the Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday. The paper said that City faced a "huge" penalty for…

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]]> Pro-Kremlin gunmen gain ground in crisis-hit Ukraine while Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement https://www.theinfostride.com/pro-kremlin-gunmen-gain-ground-in-crisis-hit-ukraine-while-russian-president-vladimir-putin-denied-involvement/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 21:36:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35824 Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement Monday with pro-Russian insurgents gaining ground in eastern Ukraine, but an unconvinced European Union expanded its sanctions on officials accused of trying to break up the ex-Soviet country. Putin…

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]]> US Treasury Secretary warns Russian minister of more sanctions over Ukraine https://www.theinfostride.com/us-treasury-secretary-warns-russian-minister-of-more-sanctions-over-ukraine/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:33:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=34750 US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned his Russian counterpart Thursday of more sanctions if Moscow "continues to escalate" the crisis in Ukraine. Lew also expressed to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov concerns about reports that Moscow was discussing…

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]]> G7 ‘ready to intensify’ sanctions on Russia: statement https://www.theinfostride.com/g7-ready-to-intensify-sanctions-on-russia-statement/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:28:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30555 The Group of Seven top economic powers said Monday they are ready to step up sanctions against Russia if Moscow fails to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine that has shaken relations. "We remain ready to intensify actions including coordinated sectoral…

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]]> Ukrainians urge unity after Russia storms Crimea base https://www.theinfostride.com/ukrainians-urge-unity-after-russia-storms-crimea-base/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:59:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30295 Kiev braced for a unity rally on Sunday after elite Russian forces stormed one of Ukraine's last Crimean bases in a march that has defied both sanctions and global isolation. Saturday's takeover involving machinegun fire into the air and stun grenades…

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]]> Russia to hold off on more sanctions against US: Putin https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-to-hold-off-on-more-sanctions-against-us-putin/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:44:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29877 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Moscow would for now hold off on more reciprocal sanctions against the United States, after Washington introduced punitive measures against his close allies over the Ukraine crisis. "You know, both in…

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]]> West, Russia issue tit-for-tat sanctions over Crimea crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/west-russia-issue-tit-for-tat-sanctions-over-crimea-crisis/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:51:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29687 US President Barack Obama announced a new round of punitive measures for Moscow's annexation of Crimea on Thursday as Europe's leaders also readied to hit back at Russia with fresh sanctions. But in Moscow, where the lower house of parliament rubber…

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]]> Russia hit by ‘real economic pain’ over Crimea https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-hit-by-real-economic-pain-over-crimea/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:04:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29600 Russia's intervention in Crimea has cost it "real economic pain," the United States said Wednesday as it readied a new slew of sanctions to punish Moscow for taking over Ukraine's southern peninsula. "The question at this point is not if we will do…

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]]> US, Europe sanction Russians after Crimea vote https://www.theinfostride.com/us-europe-sanction-russians-after-crimea-vote/ Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:03:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29179 The United States and Europe targeted Vladimir Putin's inner circle on Monday, slapping sanctions on senior officials to pressure the Kremlin to abandon moves to annex Crimea. The move came after the breakaway Ukrainian region voted to join Russia,…

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]]> EU parliament backs sanctions on Uganda, Nigeria over gay rights https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-parliament-backs-sanctions-on-uganda-nigeria-over-gay-rights/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:21:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=28386 The European Parliament backed sanctions on Uganda and Nigeria Thursday in protest at their recent passing of anti-gay laws. MEPs approved a non-binding resolution by a large majority which said that the two countries violated the Cotonou accord on…

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