Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced another $ 1 million in humanitarian funding Wednesday to help displaced ethnic Armenian refugees who recently fled a military operation launched by Azerbaijan — but she stopped well short of threatening to sanction Azeri government officials over the attack. CBC | World News
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Canada sanctions ‘Russian collaborators’ in Moldova, including oligarchs, TV stations
Canada is sanctioning more citizens of Moldova affiliated with Russian influence in the eastern European country. CBC | World News
Read More »Man Utd to dish out serious sanctions to people found guilty of Jesse Lingard abuse
Manchester United star Jesse Lingard was on the receiving end of some vile abuse after the club’s FA Cup win over Derby. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran after attack on military bases; Iran calls punishment ‘symbolic’
The Trump administration on Friday announced new sanctions on Iran following this week’s missile strikes by the Islamic Republic on U.S. bases in Iraq. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. congressional study urges sanctions on China over ‘crimes against humanity’
A U.S. congressional report called for sanctions against China over human rights abuses, and for U.S. officials to keep rights concerns in mind during dealings with Beijing, including trade negotiations. CBC | World News
Read More »Liverpool exit to be confirmed today after Jurgen Klopp sanctions loan move
Rhian Brewster came off the bench in Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Everton on Sunday. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Iran alert: Tehran attacks the US for ‘reckless addiction’ to sanctions as tensions flare
IRAN has accused the US of having an “addiction” to imposing sanctions on countries across the world as the two states remain at odds. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Canadian athletes say WADA sanctions against Russia ‘not enough’
The latest sanctions levied against Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency don’t convince Canadian racewalker Evan Dunfee the field will be fair at next year’s Summer Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »WADA at 20: As anti-doping agency weighs new sanctions against Russia, scandal still looms large
As the World Anti-Doping Agency marked its 20th anniversary last week, there were warnings that the coming days will be critical to the future of the international body meant to safeguard clean sport for the world’s athletes. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump says Turkey ceasefire in northern Syria permanent, lifts sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s lifting sanctions on Turkey after determining a ceasefire in northern Syria is permanent. CBC | World News
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