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U.S., China Agree on Tougher Sanctions for North Korea

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 25, 2016 12:54 PM EST

The United States and China have finally arrived at an agreement to impose new and tougher sanctions on North Korea.

U.S., China Agree to Find a U.N. Solution for dealing with North Korea

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 27, 2016 02:21 PM EST

The United States and China have met to discuss how they should handle North Korea after the country carried out an unsanctioned nuclear test.

Russians Threaten Ukrainian City of Mariupol

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 21, 2015 11:33 AM EST

Ukraine fears that after losing control of Debaltseve, the port city of Mariupol may be the rebels' next target as Western governments debate new sanctions and punishments for Russia and those involved in the uprising in eastern Ukraine.

Rebels On the Move in Eastern Ukraine

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 26, 2015 10:10 AM EST

Separatists rebels in eastern Ukraine have made gains against Ukrainian government forces as fighting in the region intensifies and past ceasefires have been abandoned.

Russia institutes 1-year ban on agricultural products in retaliation for Western sanctions

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 06, 2014 06:37 PM EDT

The government of Russia is contemplating a wave of measures as payback for sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union over Russia's interference and support for rebels in eastern Ukraine.

Economic war between Russia and the West widens

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 04, 2014 11:26 AM EDT

The economic warfare of sanctions and asset freezes between Russia and the West has affected industries as diverse as agriculture and technology.

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