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Sanctions hitting Iranian oil production hard
Stephen Beard Mar 15, 2012
Iran is feeling the effects of U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program. The International Energy Agency says Iranian oil exports have fallen to a ten-year low.
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns Syria
Jeremy Hobson Mar 1, 2012
The U.N. Human Rights Council voted today to condemn the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad. The council says the regime's attacks against its own citizens may amount to crimes against humanity.
Iran sanctions could lead to higher gas costs in U.S.
Adriene Hill Feb 20, 2012
Oil prices have jumped to a near nine month high this morning. That's after Iran cut exports to Britain and France over sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.
More sanctions expected on Syria
Kai Ryssdal Feb 14, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she'll support more sanctions on Syria. But do sanctions even work? Joshua Landis, an expert on Syria and a professor at the University of Oklahoma, explains.
European Union agrees on sanctions against Iran
Adriene Hill Jan 23, 2012
The EU has agreed on a plan to phase out Iranian oil deals, as part of the broader sanctions against the country and its nuclear program.
EU, U.S. announce tougher sanctions on Iran
Scott Tong Jan 23, 2012
The hope is further isolation by freezing assets and penalizing the banks that do business with Iran.
Mr. Geithner goes to Asia as tension with Iran grows
Scott Tong Jan 9, 2012
Key on the agenda: Getting Japan and China to support Iran oil sanctions.
Iran economy weak even before new sanctions
Jeff Tyler Jan 9, 2012
While Iran faces off against the international community, it faces a crisis of economic confidence at home.
European leaders agree to oil sanctions for Iran
Steve Chiotakis Jan 5, 2012
European officials meeting in Brussels today have reportedly agreed to an Iranian oil embargo. It's the latest move by the west to punish Iran for its nuclear ambitions.
Businessman singled out by Syrian protesters
Reese Erlich Dec 6, 2011
Rami Makhlouf is the owner the successful cell phone company Syriatel -- and cousin of President Bashar al-Assad. That relation has made the businessman and his company the target of Syrian protesters.
