Reuters: Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back
The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on Iran, which it said were just "initial steps" and said Washington would no longer turn a "blind eye" to Iran's hostile actions.
The sanctions on 25 individuals and entities were the opening salvo by President Donald Trump who has vowed a more aggressive policy against Tehran and came two days after the administration had put Iran 'on notice' following a ballistic missile test.
"The Trump Administration will no longer tolerate Iran’s provocations that threaten our interests," National Security Advisor Michael Flynn said.
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MIDDLE EAST
US hits 13 people, dozen companies in new Iran sanctions. US hits Iran with fresh sanctions after missile tests.
Trump says Iran is "playing with fire" after missile test. Trump: Iran 'playing with fire' after missile test.
Iranians fear attacks and economic isolation as Trump gets tough.
UNHCR chief says safe zones would not work in Syria.
Syria conflict: Air strikes disrupt Raqqa water supply. Airstrikes cut water supplies in Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa.
Turkey, US-coalition jets 'kill 47 ISIL fighters'.
250,000 more Iraqis could flee Mosul as fighting moves west: UN.
Freed from jihadists, Mosul residents focus fury on Iraqi politicians.
Discarded IS receipts offer glimpse into former Mosul life.
Al-Qaeda enters three Yemen towns days after US raid.
ASIA
Indians go to the polls in test for Modi's cash ban.
China says resolutely opposes deployment of THAAD in South Korea.
Russia warns South Korea of consequences if THAAD deployed.
North Korea warns South of 'catastrophic' consequences of U.S. drills.
New US defence chief '100%' backs Japan alliance.
Mattis warns North Korea of 'overwhelming' response to nuclear use. Mattis says US would have 'effective and overwhelming' response to North Korea nuke attack.
North Korea’s head of secret police is purged.
Hundreds likely killed in Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown: UN.
Philippines' Duterte ends ceasefire with Maoist rebels.
Afghan police officer kills eight colleagues.
Donald Trump's defence secretary James Mattis says US 'won't forget debt' to Australia.
Highest radiation levels found at Fukushima plant since meltdown.
AFRICA
Uganda rejects speculations of military intervention in South Sudan.
Kenya agrees to rejoin South Sudan UN force.
EU leaders ink deal to stem refugee flow from Libya.
Migrant crisis: EU summit seeks action plan with Libya. EU looks to Libya to stem flow of asylum-seekers crossing Mediterranean.
Child bombers become militant weapon as Nigeria presses assault.
Chad's Deby postpones elections, citing lack of funds.
Angola President Dos Santos to step down after 37 years.
Zimbabwean protest leader remanded in custody.
Egypt police arrest more fans over soccer riot anniversary.
EUROPE
Divided on Trump, EU insists on European unity.
EU leaders attack Donald Trump at Malta summit. Trump's tipped EU ambassador is "malevolent", say European leaders.
More than 1,300 migrants rescued at sea in one day: Italy coast guard.
Norway says Russians hacked defense, security agencies.
Worst fighting in east Ukraine since 2015; 33 dead this week.
Fighting rages on in East Ukraine as pleas for truce are ignored. Artillery fire shakes eastern Ukraine as Russia accuses Kyiv of escalation.
'Our tanks are ready': Ukraine braces for escalation in Eastern war.
Ceasefire violations in Ukraine still too high despite lull in fighting: Germany.
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley blames Russia for new fighting in Ukraine.
‘I haven’t eased anything,’ Trump says after Treasury amends sanctions on Russian FSB.
Thousands join third night of Romania anti-corruption protests.
France elections: Fillon setback as wife video resurfaces.
AMERICAS
Trump administration reviewing Cuba policy: White House spokesman.
Tillerson, on first day, addresses dissent and calls Mexico, Canada.
U.S. job growth accelerates in January, but wages lag.
U.S. technology startups panic over immigration ban.
States are cracking down on the biggest protests since '60s.
US gun laws: House votes to loosen background checks rules.
Peru to give visas to thousands of crisis-weary Venezuelans.
Colombia's ELN exchanges hostage for two captured rebels.
Canada under pressure to counter Trump's 'Muslim ban'.
2 sentenced to death in Guyana for massacre that killed 12.
Wife turns out to support 'El Chapo' in New York court.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US releases video from Yemen raid but footage is dated.
Machete-wielding man slumps to the ground after being shot in the stomach at the Louvre museum as he attacked French soldiers while screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’.
Trump tells US to 'get smart' after Paris machete attack.
Democrats say they'll fight any attempt to authorize torture.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Lockheed trims costs for F-35, most expensive plane ever.
Trump vows to overhaul trade deal with Mexico, Canada.
Trump takes first step to scale back financial regulations.
Apple to start making iPhones in India, says state government.
Donald Trump: Uber CEO Travis Kalanick quits president's advisory group over immigration ban.
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