The Guardian: Kremlin says new sanctions are sad news for US-Russia relations
EU also criticises the sanctions, with Jean-Claude Juncker warning EU will hit back if its economic interests are damaged.
Proposed new US sanctions against Russia are an extremely unfriendly act and sad news for Russia-US relations, the Kremlin has said.
France, Germany and the EU also criticised the sanctions amid concerns that the measures could affect European businesses. Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European commission, warned the EU would hit back “within a matter of days” if the sanctions damaged European economic interests.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian government warplanes breach truce for 2nd day. Fighting, air strikes in ceasefire area east of Damascus - war monitor.
As Syria's army – with Russia's help – advances through the desert, Isis propaganda comes across the radio waves.
Children of Isis fighters face threat of Mosul revenge attacks.
Muslim cleric: Protest to go on despite Israeli concession.
Qatar says new terror list 'disappointing surprise'.
EU-Turkey talks fail to ease friction over detentions.
Iran poised to launch rocket into space, as North Korea readies another missile test, US officials say.
President says Iran will ‘respond’ if US missile law passes.
ASIA
China blames India for border standoff and calls on it to withdraw its troops.
Taliban seizes 3 districts from Afghan government.
Pentagon: North Korea's missile capability far ahead of schedule.
Beijing confirms putting pressure on Hanoi to stop South China Sea oil drilling.
Beijing backs joint energy ventures with Manila in South China Sea.
Beijing authorities crack down on major protest.
Sri Lanka deploys army to distribute fuel during strike.
Philippines: Duterte threatens to bomb indigenous schools. Rights groups ask Duterte to retract threat to bomb schools.
Strike by oil tanker owners causes fuel shortage in Pakistan.
AFRICA
Egypt military says 40 militants killed in Sinai campaign.
Libyan factions agree to cease-fire deal.
Deal aims to integrate Libyan fighters into army.
Tripoli asks Italy to help fight traffickers in Libyan waters.
Burundi’s exiles call world’s attention to deadly crisis.
Zimbabwe's new law on judges angers Mugabe critics.
UN says Congo military 'elements' dug dozens of mass graves.
China warns Botswana over Dalai Lama visit.
EUROPE
Russia cautions U.S. on new sanctions.
Putin yet to decide on Russia's response to new US sanctions - Kremlin. Moscow to frame stance on new sanctions once US bill becomes law.
EU warns US over 'America first' Russia sanctions bill. Russia sanctions: EU vows to retaliate over US measures.
EU states told to get serious on funding anti-migration efforts.
Spanish PM Rajoy denies knowing about graft deals in party.
Swedish parties plan no-confidence vote over security leak.
12,000 evacuated after wildfire on France's Mediterranean coast.
Britain to ban sale of all diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040.
AMERICAS
New US sanctions bill deals fresh blow to Russia's hopes for a Trump embrace.
House Republicans seek to dodge border wall vote.
Venezuela crisis: Tensions rise as 48-hour strike starts.
Thousands flee to Colombia before Venezuela strike, vote.
Venezuelan opposition leader appeals against army crackdown.
Exclusive: U.S. sanctions Venezuelan officials to pressure Maduro - sources.
Colombia's ELN rebels propose three-month ceasefire.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
SOCOM Chief: US has killed ‘60,000 to 70,000’ ISIS fighters so far.
EU court upholds Hamas terror listing.
U.S. army medic has no regrets about saving Omar Khadr's life.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
VW and Daimler face cartel accusations.
Musk and Zuckerberg clash over future of AI.
Kaspersky's stellar antivirus finally goes free.
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