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Iran says US faces 'maximum isolation' as world powers dismiss sanctions

Tehran (AFP) - Iran said Sunday its arch-foe the United States is facing "maximum isolation" after major powers dismissed a unilateral US declaration that UN sanctions on Tehran were back in force.Washington said the sanctions had been re-activated under the "snapback" mechanism in a landmark 2015 nuclear treaty -- despite Washington having withdrawn from the deal.As other signatories cast doubt on the move having any legal effect, Washington threatened to "impose consequences" on states failing to comply.But Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said a concerted campaign by Washington to pressure T...

The UN marks 75th anniversary facing world split by Covid-19

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The United Nations will mark its 75th anniversary Monday, celebrating the mantra that "multilateralism is not an option but a necessity," even as the coronavirus underscores the fragility of international cooperation.The anniversary will kick off the global body's annual General Assembly, when normally the leaders and representatives of nearly 200 countries gather en masse to sound off about the world's problems and offer myriad solutions.But this year, a part of Manhattan will not be sealed off for the "UNGA"; there will be no endless limousine convoys, ...