Lokpal: Law Min against power to file chargesheet without sanction

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 14:02

The Law Ministry has opposed a provision in the Lokpal Bill which gives the ombudsman power to file charge sheet against a public servant without sanction.

China opposes unilateral sanctions against Iran

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 21:13

The Chinese foreign ministry expressed the country's opposition again after Washington exempted China and Singapore from sanctions over purchasing oil from Iran.

Hillary calls Suu Kyi on sanction decision

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 00:13

Hillary Clinton has informed Aung San Suu Kyi about the recent US decision to ease sanctions on the southeast Asian country.

CBI awaiting sanction in 39 corruption cases

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 15:21

The CBI is awaiting sanction for prosecution from authorities concerned in 39 corruption cases for over three months.

UN chief calls for lifting of sanctions on Myanmar

Last Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012, 20:34

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the international community Monday to lift its sanctions on Myanmar to support democratic reforms and to substantially increase aid for the country's development.

EU agrees to suspend Myanmar sanctions

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 08:43

The European Union (EU) has formally agreed to suspend sanctions against Myanmar, with an exception of its arms embargo, for a year in recognition of "historic changes" in the country, BBC reported officials as saying.

EU to reward Myanmar with sanctions suspension

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 09:11

European Union nations are set to reward Myanmar for its "remarkable" reforms by suspending most sanctions Monday, a move opening the way to a potential trade and investment bonanza for Europe.

EU to suspend Myanmar sanctions for a year

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 18:51

EU nations are set to suspend sanctions against Myanmar for a year, opening the way to a potential trade and investment bonanza with over 800 firms, European Union diplomats said Thursday.

US to ease financial restrictions on Myanmar

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 09:22

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the Obama administration would soon nominate an ambassador to Myanmar and ease some travel and financial restrictions on the formerly military-run Southeast Asian nation following historic elections that saw opposition gains in parliament.

China rejects Obama's Iran oil import sanctions

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 23:48

China on Saturday rejected President Barack Obama's decision to move forward with plans for sanctions on countries buying oil from Iran, saying that Washington had no right to unilaterally punish other nations.

S Korea to work with US to reduce Iran oil imports

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 17:40

South Korean officials said on Saturday that they will continue working with the US to reduce oil imports from Iran after President Barack Obama greenlighted potential sanctions against countries that continue to buy Iranian oil.

Sanctions against Iran put cloud over global growth

Last Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 09:56

Tightened sanctions by the West have yet to dissuade Iran from pursuing its controversial nuclear programme but have triggered an oil price spike that could trigger a global recession.