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Turkey announces new sanctions against Syria
07/12/2011 - TURKEY - SYRIA

Turkey announces new sanctions against Syria

Turkey announced a new set of sanctions against Syria on Wednesday, a move that marks a significant deterioration in the relationship between the two former allies over Syria's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
US targets foreign banks in latest Iran sanctions
02/12/2011 - USA - IRAN

US targets foreign banks in latest Iran sanctions

The US Senate on Thursday approved greater sanctions against Iran, voting to target foreign financial institutions that deal with Iran's central bank. Europe has also agreed to look at expanding sanctions.
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EU imposes sanctions on Iranian blacklist
01/12/2011 - Iran

EU imposes sanctions on Iranian blacklist

The EU delayed a decision over an Iranian oil embargo sought by France and Britain on Thurs. but agreed to sanctions on 180 Iranian entities. Meanwhile, China warned against actions that could exacerbate the diplomatic row between London and Tehran.
EU hits Syria with further sanctions
01/12/2011 - Syria

EU hits Syria with further sanctions

The EU came down harder on Syria Thursday, imposing tougher sanctions over President Bashar al-Assad's (pictured) brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. UN officials believe the death toll in the nine-month uprising now tops 4000.
UK evacuates staff from embassy in Tehran
30/11/2011 - Iran - UK

UK evacuates staff from embassy in Tehran

The UK government on Wednesday began evacuating "some" diplomatic staff after protesters ransacked the embassy and residential compound. Iranian media reported that six embassy staff were held by protesters and then freed.
Cameron condemns raid on British embassy in Tehran
29/11/2011 - Iran - UK

Cameron condemns raid on British embassy in Tehran

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron described Tuesday's storming of the British embassy in Iran as "outrageous and indefensible" and warned of serious consequences, adding that Iran must immediately ensure the safety of Britain's embassy staff.
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Iranian protesters storm British embassy in Tehran
29/11/2011 - Iran - UK

Iranian protesters storm British embassy in Tehran

Iranian protesters stormed the British embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, ransacking its offices and burning a vehicle. Elsewhere in the capital, about 300 people entered the British ambassador's residence, Iran's state media reported.
Russia warns against ultimatums on Syria
29/11/2011 - SYRIA

Russia warns against ultimatums on Syria

An arms embargo on Syria would be “unfair”, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (pictured) said Tuesday, warning that the country's problems cannot be solved by ultimatums and dismissing a Western push for sanctions.
UN report: Syria committed crimes against humanity
28/11/2011 - Syria

UN report: Syria committed crimes against humanity

The United Nations called on Syria Monday to stop its "gross human rights violations" in a report that catalogues executions, torture, rape and detentions committed since March, for which Bashar al-Assad's government bore responsibility.
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Lebanon refuses to impose Arab League Syria sanctions
28/11/2011 - Lebanon - Syria

Lebanon refuses to impose Arab League Syria sanctions

Lebanon said Monday it will not implement Arab League sanctions on its neighbour Syria, after a raft of targeted economic sanctions against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad were approved at the weekend.
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