US Sanctions
Chinese firms threatening US can get investment from federal employees
At least 115 mutual funds available through the government's retirement plan for federal employees contain shares in sanctioned Chinese companies.
Alaska Gov. Sends Message to Putin Allies After Russia Demands State Back
The speaker of the Russian State Duma recently suggested his country could "claim back" Alaska amid ongoing U.S. economic sanctions.
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev Predicts 'Collapse of…U.S.-Centric World'
The former Russian president wrote on Telegram how there would be dire global consequences to the sanctions imposed on Russia.
Russia and India Sign Military Agreement Despite U.S. Threat of Sanctions
The U.S. has warned its partners against purchasing Russian military equipment if they wish to avoid sanctions under a 2017 law.
China State Media Slams Iran Scientist Killing As U.S. Sanctions Firms
New sanctions take aim at Chinese and Russian firms doing business with Iran, with more penalties possible.
Can Petro Cryptocurrency Save Venezuela's Economy?
The country is suffering from such severe hyperinflation that residents are buying basic goods with duffel bags full of cash.
Russia Will Use Its Own Bitcoin to Avoid U.S. Sanctions
Russian plans to create its own regulated version of bitcoin.
North Korea Ties May Be Why Sudan Sanctions Not Lifted
The African country's ties to Pyongyang could be holding up the removal of sanctions after 20 years.
U.S. Lifts Economic Sanctions Against Liberia
President Barack Obama cited the country's "tremendous progress" and commitment to democracy.
U.S. Lawmakers Begin Push for More Sanctions on North Korea
Lawmakers will impose stiffer punishments on foreign companies doing business with Pyongyang.
Russia Raises Key Interest Rate to 17 Percent Overnight
The emergency move aims to halt a collapse in the ruble as oil prices decline and the country's sanctions-hit economy slides towards recession.
Kerry: Sanctions Haven't Stopped Moscow but Hit Its Economy
Russia's gross domestic product will probably fall by 0.8 percent next year, hit by low oil prices and sanctions.
Russia Investigates More Than 200 McDonald's
Russian authorities crack down on 200 McDonald's restaurants in what analysts see as an ongoing spat over Western-backed sanctions