Sanctions imposed despite global outcry

Despite global outcries and concerns, the US sanctions on Iran aimed at imposing "maximum economic pressure" on Teheran still took effect on Tuesday, three months after the United States pulled it out of the landmark nuclear deal.

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DPRK calls on US to drop sanctions

SEOUL - The state media of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea called on Monday for the United States to drop sanctions, saying it had demonstrated good faith by ending its nuclear weapons testing and handing over the remains of US troops killed in the Korean War (1950-53).

Congress seeks tariff relief for fishing industry

On the heels of US President Donald Trump's $12 billion aid package to help farmers who may suffer losses in the tariff dispute with China, several members in the House of Representatives are backing a plan to help fishermen and the fishing industry.

Escalating China-US spat 'will affect clean energy', damage collaboration

Mounting Sino-US trade tensions could affect clean energy collaboration between the two countries, and both sides should work together to address global climate change issues, an expert warned.

Five killed, dozens shot in 'violent night' for Chicago

WASHINGTON - Fortyfour people were shot across the Midwestern US city of Chicago on Sunday, US media reported, with five killed in a wave of violence police branded "totally unacceptable".

Virgin's healthcare stake revealed

British business group Virgin, which started out running a music label and chain of record stores in the 1970s, has become one of the country's leading healthcare providers after being awarded almost 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) worth of contracts in the National Health Service, or NHS, over the past five years, according to figures published by the Guardian newspaper.

Allies uneasy as US restores Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON/TEHERAN - As the US government readies to reimpose sanctions on Iran that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear accord, its European allies fear greater regional instability

Venezuela detains 6 in failed drone attack against Maduro in Caracas

CARACAS - Venezuelan authorities announced on Sunday that they've arrested six individuals suspected of involvement in the alleged assassination attempt against President Nicolas Maduro.

11 children rescued from 'extremist' men

LOS ANGELES - Police said 11 children aged 1 to 15 were rescued in the US state of New Mexico after officers raided a dilapidated compound occupied by armed men with "extremist" beliefs.

Envoy expelled over 'interference'

DUBAI - Saudi Arabia on Monday ordered the Canadian ambassador to leave the kingdom within 24 hours after his nation criticized the recent arrest of "women's rights activists".

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