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The American Conservative
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Maduro Fools Biden Again

The U.S. agreed to lift some sanctions against the Venezuelan regime in exchange for guarantees of greater electoral freedoms for the 2024 presidential elections.
The Venezuelan regime did not fulfill their part of the agreement, causing the U.S. to release a businessman accused of money laundering to pressure Maduro to comply. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
World news

China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales

China has announced sanctions against five US arms manufacturers over weapons sales to Taiwan.
The move by China comes ahead of Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections, which China claims are a choice between war and peace. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is shamefully selling out democracy in Venezuela - for oil

The Biden administration suspended many US sanctions on Venezuela in October, with the goals of freeing American hostages and inducing the regime to allow free elections in 2024.
The administration has only achieved the goal of freeing American hostages, but has abandoned the goal of restoring democracy in Venezuela and allowing free elections. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
4 months ago
World news

China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan

China announces sanctions on five American defense-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals.
The sanctions will freeze any property the companies have in China and prohibit organizations and individuals in China from doing business with them. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
World news

China sanctions US-based Xinjiang monitor

Los Angeles-based Kharon reported on human rights abuses committed against China's Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Letters: The US is responsible for the mass migration out of Venezuela

The immigration crisis can be likened to the movie 'Wag the Dog,' where a president fabricates a war to divert attention from scandals.
The population of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S. increased significantly due to extreme sanctions and the collapse of their economy. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Why sanctions on Russia haven't caused its economy to collapse

Russia's economy is not solely dependent on oil and gas, but also has a significant market economy.
Sanctions imposed on Russia have not caused the country to collapse, but have impacted its war industry. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 672

Russian forces shelled the railway station in Kherson as a train was set to evacuate residents, killing one policeman and injuring four people, said Ukraine's interior minister, Ihor Klymenko.
time.com
4 months ago
Business

U.S. Sanctions Money Network Tied to the Yemen Houthi Rebels Blamed for Shipping Vessel Attacks

The U.S. imposed sanctions on money exchange services from Yemen and Turkey allegedly providing funding to Houthi rebels.
The sanctions are part of efforts to restrict funds to the Houthis and punish their destabilizing activities in the region. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Can You Post Nude Pictures On The Federal Docket? This Attorney Tries To Find Out!

Attorney Jeffrey Chabrowe was sanctioned $1000 for attempting to file nude photographs of his clients' adversary twice in a court case.
Judge Denise Cote lost patience with Chabrowe's actions and issued a show cause order for his behavior. [ more ]
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