The European Union banned the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from travelling to the EU or shopping with European companies in a move to stop her buying the Chanel dresses and Louboutin shoes she apparently craves.
March 24, 2012 3:33
The United States appeared to open the door to eventually arming Syria's opposition, saying that if a political solution to the crisis was impossible it might have to consider other options.
February 22, 2012 12:40
Banks in Lebanon are quietly implementing US and EU sanctions to avoid jeopardising international business. As a result, some Syrian money may be flowing to Russia or UAE.
February 11, 2012 7:08
Australia imposed new travel bans and financial sanctions on Syrian leaders on Tuesday as it steps up actions to force an end to violence against Syria's civilian population.
February 7, 2012 3:14
President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Saturday France was consulting with Arab and European countries to create a contact group on Syria to find a solution to its crisis after Russia and China vetoed a resolution at the UN Security Council.
February 5, 2012 12:54
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Tuesday it had decided to withdraw its monitors from an Arab League mission to Syria, following the lead of Saudi Arabia.
January 24, 2012 2:02
Ministers gather to discuss peace mission findings; Arab League, UN Security Council both split on Syria
January 22, 2012 11:05
European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to stop Syria accessing funds from the European Investment Bank, diplomats said, in their latest bid to press Damascus to stop its violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
November 10, 2011 10:57
Syria's 2012 state budget sees spending increasing to 1,326 billion Syrian pounds ($27.1 billion) from 835 billion pounds in 2011, state news agency SANA said on Monday.
September 27, 2011 12:40
Syria says it wants to preserve foreign reserves, boost local industry; Businessmen say ban damages already hard-hit confidence; EU sanctions hit Syria's main mobile operator and its largest company
September 25, 2011 9:52
EU sanctions hit Syria's main mobile phone operator; Military's investments also targeted; Syrian government's access to cash impacted further
September 24, 2011 4:48