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Fresh US sanctions against Cuba for backing Maduro

Amol Warankar Oct 19, 2019

Washington, Oct 19 (IANS) The US has announced a series of fresh sanctions against Cuba in retaliation over Havana's support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.The announcement of new sanctions, which will come into effect on October…

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Amid tensions, India supports dialogue: Modi to Rouhani

Amol Warankar Sep 27, 2019

By Arul LouisNew York, Sep 27 (IANS) A meeting amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, an area vital to India's economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Iranian President Hassan Rouhani that New Delhi supports diplomacy and dialogue…

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Trump might ease Iran sanctions to convinve Rouhani to meet

Amol Warankar Sep 12, 2019

Washington, Sep 12 (IANS) President Donald Trump did not rule out relaxing US sanctions on Iran in the coming weeks, amid rumours that he is planning to ease those restrictions to clear the way for a summit this month with his Iranian…

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India complying with Iran sanctions, despite work on Chabahar port: US official

Amol Warankar Aug 21, 2019

By Arul LouisNew York, Aug 21 (IANS) By continuing to work with Iran on the Chabahar Port, India does not violate US sanctions on Teheran, according to the Washington official dealing with Iran.Replying to a question here about the…