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Explained: What Russia's Veto On North Korea's Sanctions Monitoring Mean
For years, North Korea has been under a sprawling, complex network of UN sanctions over its banned nuclear and ballistic missile weapons programmes, with violations carefully tracked and monitored by experts.
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At UN, Iran President Demands US To End Sanctions
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday demanded an end to US sanctions against the clerical state, after a halt in talks on restoring a nuclear deal.
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North Korea Developing Nuclear Weapons, Evading Sanctions 2023: UN Report
North Korea continued developing nuclear weapons and producing nuclear fissile material in 2023 and evading UN sanctions that aim to cut off funding for Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
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US' Sanctions Fail To Halt North Korea's Accelerating Nuclear Programs
Economic sanctions, the primary means the United States has used for years to try to exert pressure on North Korea, have abjectly failed to halt its nuclear and missile programs.
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North Korea "Has Enjoyed Blanket Protection" From China, Russia At UN: US
The United States accused China and Russia on Wednesday of enabling North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by protecting Pyongyang from attempts to strengthen U.N. Security Council sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
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At UN, China, Russia Oppose Action Against North Korea Over Missile
The United States called out China and Russia on Wednesday for opposing further United Nations action on North Korea, warning that the Security Council "cannot stay silent any longer" as Pyongyang prepares for a seventh nuclear test.
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Focus On Priorities Of Your People, Not Missiles: US To North Korea
The United States called on North Korea on Monday to defund its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and prioritise the needs of its own people, as Russia and China blamed sanctions for worsening the humanitarian situation in the hermit Asian sta
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North Korea Stole Funds Through Cyberattacks on Crypto Exchanges to Fund Weapons Programme: UN Report
North Korea has been funding its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes with profits from cyberattacks on crypto exchange claims a media report citing a confidential document sent to the UN Security Council North Korea sanctions committee by independent sanctions monitors.
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UN Calls On US, Iran To Return To Terms Of 2015 Nuclear Deal
The UN Tuesday urged Washington to lift sanctions on Tehran in line with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, while calling on the Islamic republic to return to commitments to limit its nuclear program.
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UN Rights Report Warns Of North Korea "Starvation Risk"
North Korea's most vulnerable are "at risk of starvation" with the economy worsening due to a self-imposed coronavirus blockade, and UN sanctions imposed over the country's nuclear programmes should be eased, a UN human rights expert said.
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Iran Hosts UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Ahead Of Sanctions Deadline
UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi arrived late Saturday in Iran for talks on the eve of Tehran's deadline for US sanctions to be lifted, as President Joe Biden called for "careful diplomacy".
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North Korea Developed Nuclear, Missile Programs In 2020: UN Report
North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, helping fund them with some $300 million stolen through cyber hacks, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Monday.
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Iran To Expel UN Nuclear Inspectors If US Sanctions Not Lifted: Official
Iran will expel United Nations nuclear watchdog inspectors unless US sanctions are lifted by a February 21 deadline set by the hardline-dominated parliament, a lawmaker said on Saturday.
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13 Of 15-Member UN Security Council Oppose US Push For Iran Sanctions
The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member U.N. Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing that Washington's move is void given it is using a process agreed under a nuclear deal that it quit two years ago.
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US To Impose UN Sanctions "Snap Back" On Iran: Donald Trump
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will activate a controversial mechanism aimed at reimposing UN sanctions on Iran, escalating a row with European allies that has huge repercussions for the Iranian nuclear deal.
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Explained: What Russia's Veto On North Korea's Sanctions Monitoring Mean
For years, North Korea has been under a sprawling, complex network of UN sanctions over its banned nuclear and ballistic missile weapons programmes, with violations carefully tracked and monitored by experts.
-
At UN, Iran President Demands US To End Sanctions
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday demanded an end to US sanctions against the clerical state, after a halt in talks on restoring a nuclear deal.
-
North Korea Developing Nuclear Weapons, Evading Sanctions 2023: UN Report
North Korea continued developing nuclear weapons and producing nuclear fissile material in 2023 and evading UN sanctions that aim to cut off funding for Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
-
US' Sanctions Fail To Halt North Korea's Accelerating Nuclear Programs
Economic sanctions, the primary means the United States has used for years to try to exert pressure on North Korea, have abjectly failed to halt its nuclear and missile programs.
-
North Korea "Has Enjoyed Blanket Protection" From China, Russia At UN: US
The United States accused China and Russia on Wednesday of enabling North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by protecting Pyongyang from attempts to strengthen U.N. Security Council sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
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At UN, China, Russia Oppose Action Against North Korea Over Missile
The United States called out China and Russia on Wednesday for opposing further United Nations action on North Korea, warning that the Security Council "cannot stay silent any longer" as Pyongyang prepares for a seventh nuclear test.
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Focus On Priorities Of Your People, Not Missiles: US To North Korea
The United States called on North Korea on Monday to defund its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and prioritise the needs of its own people, as Russia and China blamed sanctions for worsening the humanitarian situation in the hermit Asian sta
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North Korea Stole Funds Through Cyberattacks on Crypto Exchanges to Fund Weapons Programme: UN Report
North Korea has been funding its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes with profits from cyberattacks on crypto exchange claims a media report citing a confidential document sent to the UN Security Council North Korea sanctions committee by independent sanctions monitors.
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UN Calls On US, Iran To Return To Terms Of 2015 Nuclear Deal
The UN Tuesday urged Washington to lift sanctions on Tehran in line with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, while calling on the Islamic republic to return to commitments to limit its nuclear program.
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UN Rights Report Warns Of North Korea "Starvation Risk"
North Korea's most vulnerable are "at risk of starvation" with the economy worsening due to a self-imposed coronavirus blockade, and UN sanctions imposed over the country's nuclear programmes should be eased, a UN human rights expert said.
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Iran Hosts UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Ahead Of Sanctions Deadline
UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi arrived late Saturday in Iran for talks on the eve of Tehran's deadline for US sanctions to be lifted, as President Joe Biden called for "careful diplomacy".
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North Korea Developed Nuclear, Missile Programs In 2020: UN Report
North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, helping fund them with some $300 million stolen through cyber hacks, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Monday.
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Iran To Expel UN Nuclear Inspectors If US Sanctions Not Lifted: Official
Iran will expel United Nations nuclear watchdog inspectors unless US sanctions are lifted by a February 21 deadline set by the hardline-dominated parliament, a lawmaker said on Saturday.
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13 Of 15-Member UN Security Council Oppose US Push For Iran Sanctions
The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member U.N. Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing that Washington's move is void given it is using a process agreed under a nuclear deal that it quit two years ago.
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US To Impose UN Sanctions "Snap Back" On Iran: Donald Trump
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will activate a controversial mechanism aimed at reimposing UN sanctions on Iran, escalating a row with European allies that has huge repercussions for the Iranian nuclear deal.
