Tag: sanctions
US tightens the screws on Syria’s Assad
The United States moved to freeze the assets of dozens of Syrian ministers Wednesday, piling pressure on the regime as…
Bad boy Nalbandian pays dearly at Queen’s final
Argentina’s David Nalbandian was sensationally disqualified from the Queen’s Club final on Sunday for angrily kicking an advertising board at…
UEFA’s sword dangles on Croatia
Croatia are facing a possible stiff penalty after UEFA said on Saturday it was taking action over racist chanting against…
ECOWAS lifts Mali sanctions
West African leaders have lifted all sanctions imposed on Mali with immediate effect following the agreement on restoring the constitutional…
Mali junta fumbles as rebels, Al-Quaeda tighten grip
Mali’s junta brushed off calls to give up power on Tuesday as world powers sounded the alarm and Islamists tightened…