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July 2, 2012 at 1:59AM
Sunday: The European Union slapped an embargo on all oil imports from Iran. European companies also will no longer be involved in insuring ships carrying Iranian oil.
Last Thursday: The United States imposed sanctions that could punish any country that buys Iranian oil, but issued six-month exemptions to 20 countries, including China, that significantly cut their purchases.
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In interviews with the Star Tribune, Ryan described life before and after the Russian invasion in the country, where she’s worked to secure the border and help refugees flee war-torn areas.