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In his short tenure as North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un has done a lot to put far richer and stronger nations in an increasingly difficult spot.

After North Korea's ICBM Launch, Now What?

12:04pm July 05, 2017

by Elise Hu

Kim Jong Un's moves have succeeded in putting the rest of the world in a tough spot. Possible responses include further isolation of North Korea, military moves or greater engagement. None are ideal.

The bipartisan amendment expands existing sanctions on Russia. The Senate will consider it as part of an Iran sanctions bill that already has wide support.

Senators Aim To Make It Harder For Trump Administration To Ease Russia Sanctions

8:22pm June 13, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

A new amendment strengthens existing sanctions and imposes new sanctions for human rights abuses, supplying arms to Syria's regime and "malicious cyber activity" on behalf of the Russian government.

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin talks to reporters during Monday's press briefing at the White House. Mnuchin announced sanctions against 271 employees of Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center.

U.S. Announces Sanctions On 271 Syrians Over April 4 Chemical Attack

8:24pm April 24, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The blacklisted people work on weapons development for Syria, the administration says. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the sanctions "target the scientific support center" for the attack.

Questions have loomed over National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contact with a Russian diplomat in late December — and the explanation provided by the White House has changed over time.

Trump's National Security Adviser Reportedly Discussed Sanctions With Russia

3:50pm February 10, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Questions rise again about National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contacts with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. — and whether he did anything improper.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tuesday that Iran's missile program is purely defensive. The U.S. announced new sanctions on individuals and companies it says support Iran's ballistic missile program.

U.S. Treasury Department Announces New Sanctions On Iran

1:59pm February 03, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Less than a week after Iran tested a ballistic missile, the U.S. government expanded economic sanctions against the country. Iran insists its missile program is purely defensive.

The Moscow headquarters of Russia's domestic intelligence agency, the FSB. The U.S. Treasury Department is allowing limited interactions between U.S. companies and the agency.

Treasury Allows Limited Contact Between U.S. Companies, Russian Intelligence Agency

4:58pm February 02, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

The administration has modified sanctions against Russia's domestic intelligence agency put in place in December under President Obama.

U.S. Lifts Economic Sanctions Against Myanmar

3:42pm October 07, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

President Obama issued the executive order on Friday, saying he made the decision in light of political reforms in the Southeast Asian nation.

Visitors look at the China-North Korea Friendship Bridge across the Yalu River from Dandong, in northeast China. A company operating from Dandong is under fresh sanctions by the U.S.

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U.S. Targets Chinese Company For Supporting N. Korean Nuclear Program

11:33am September 27, 2016

by Elise Hu

The U.S. Department of the Treasury says a Chinese conglomerate on the North Korean border has helped blacklisted North Korean companies procure raw materials that could be used for nuclear weapons.

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The 'Livelihood Loophole' And Other Weaknesses Of N. Korea Sanctions

12:39pm September 15, 2016

by Elise Hu

North Korea may face tougher sanctions in response to its most recent nuclear test, the most powerful blast yet. But Pyongyang keeps finding workarounds to the punitive measures.

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U.S. Imposes New Human Rights Sanctions On North Korea

3:11pm July 06, 2016

by Jackie Northam

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is directly sanctioned for the first time for his role in human rights abuses.