ABC News Online: Donald Trump says companies doing business in Iran to be barred from US as sanctions hit
US President Donald Trump has warned that firms doing business with Iran will be barred from trade with the United States.
The threat came as new US sanctions on Iran took effect despite pleas from Washington's allies.
Iran dismissed a last-minute offer from the Trump administration for talks, saying it could not negotiate while Washington had reneged on a 2015 deal to lift sanctions in return for curbs on Iran's nuclear program.
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump brings back Iran sanctions after exiting nuclear deal.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani denounces US 'psychological warfare'. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani dismisses Donald Trump's call for talks on eve of new sanctions.
Iran moves to strengthen its currency to resist U.S. sanctions.
Iraq to reluctantly comply with US sanctions on Iran: PM.
Amnesty calls US coalition to probe deaths in Syria's Raqqa.
Israeli attack kills two Hamas members in Gaza.
Turkey's Erdogan to make state visit to Germany in late September.
Saudi Arabia suspends Toronto flights in row with Canada.
Saudi group apologises after airliner post resembling 9/11.
ASIA
Afghan migrants in Iran deported amid weakening economy.
India: Six people killed after 'infiltration bid' in Kashmir.
North Korea calls for lifting of sanctions.
Trump administration not 'starry-eyed' about North Korea denuclearization, John Bolton says. White House adviser John Bolton says North Korea has not taken denuclearisation steps.
'Strong possibility' of second Trump-Kim summit before year's end: report.
South Korea pushes US, North Korea to compromise.
Bangladesh criticised for student and media crackdown.
Bangladesh: Armed men attack US ambassador's car amid protests.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib to be charged with money laundering.
BBC websites blocked in China after security change.
AFRICA
Ethiopia signs deal with Oromo rebels to end hostilities.
South Sudan attempts another peace plan with power-sharing deal. South Sudanese celebrate peace deal signed by Kiir and Machar.
Zimbabwe police 'hunt for opposition MDC officials'.
Mali opposition protests, EU calls for transparency ahead of poll.
'No surrender' for DR Congo opposition leader Katumbi.
Ivory Coast president pardons 800 people including ex-first lady.
Ebola kills 33 in Democratic Republic of Congo.
20 years after al-Qaeda attack, Kenyans still bear scars.
Nigerian spy chief fired over parliament 'takeover'.
EUROPE
EU defiant in face of Trump threats over Iran trade.
Russia says 'deeply disappointed' by US sanctions on Iran.
Post-Brexit Britain's military will remain 'tier one,' minister says.
Extreme heat moves into Central Europe.
Greek emergency chiefs resign amid blame for wildfires that killed 91.
Greece to tear down illegal buildings after country's worst wildfire disaster.
Belarus detains journalists, rights groups see move to muzzle free media.
AMERICAS
Trump faces political test in Ohio as five states cast votes.
Manafort defense questions star witness Gates about 'secret life.
Ivan Duque sworn in as Colombia's next president.
Maduro to release proof of Colombian role in drone 'attack'.
Venezuela crisis: Brazil briefly shuts border to migrants. Brazilian judge overturns order shutting border to Venezuelans.
Brazil's Lula seeks presidency from prison as supporters protest in solidarity.
Nicaragua government blames opposition for 197 protest deaths.
Nicaraguan human rights group closes offices after threats.
Saudi Arabia freezes new trade, investment after Canada demands activists be freed.
Argentina court sentences ex-VP Amando Boudou to prison for corruption. Argentina's former Vice-President Amado Boudou jailed for corruption.
Largest wildfire in California's history expected to burn for rest of August. California wildfire will burn for the rest of August, say officials.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Investigation: Yemen war binds US, allies with al-Qaida.
Former teenage ISIL members join rehab programme in Iraq.
Islamic State commander accused of rape surrenders.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Amazon and Microsoft nudge S&P 500 closer to record high.
Tesla shares soar after Elon Musk floats plan to take company private.
Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent tariffs on ANOTHER $16 billion in Chinese imports.
Chinese state media calls for Apple to share profits with China's citizens and warns the tech company could be used as a 'bargaining chip' in trade war.
