Obama orders US economic sanctions on Myanmar lifted
The White House says Obama signed an executive order lifting the sanctions today.
Oct 08, 2016, 00:43 AM IST
US Senate votes for expanded sanctions on North Korea
The US Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to tighten economic sanctions on North Korea, seeking to punish the reclusive Asian nation for its provocative recent nuclear test and rocket launch.
Feb 11, 2016, 07:20 AM IST
BNP Paribas chief concedes bank faces 'severe' punishment
The head of BNP Paribas has conceded the bank will be "punished severely" ahead of what is expected to be a multi-billion dollar fine for breaching US economic sanctions.
Jun 28, 2014, 23:05 PM IST
