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behavior such as ballistic missile activity that isn’t explicitly covered under the nuclear deal. Trump’s ad- ministration has also been pushing for inspections of sensitive Iranian military sites where U.S intelligence agencies believe Iran may be conducting illicit activity prohibited by the nuclear pact.
The six entities being sanctioned contribute to Iran’s liquid propellant ballistic missiles, the Treasury De- partment said, including development and manufacturing of engines, launchers, guide-and-control systems and ground support as well as the liquid propellant itself. The sanctions freeze any assets the entities may have in the U.S. and prohibit Americans from doing business with them.
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Associated Press writers Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran, and Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations con- tributed to this report.
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Ohio Star Fair reopening kiddie, other “low-impact” rides By JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rides at the Ohio State Fair’s Kiddieland and some elsewhere in the amusement park reopened Friday with the OK of inspectors two days after the gov- ernor shut them all down following a thrill ride malfunction that killed a teen who had recently enlisted in the Marines.
The 18-year-old man’s girlfriend was among seven other people who were injured when the Fire Ball ung riders — some still strapped in their seats — through the air Wednesday night. A few people on the midway were hit by debris.
The ride’s Dutch manufacturer has told operators of the attraction at fairs and festivals worldwide to stop using it until more is learned about whatcausedthemalfunction.Ohio Gov.JohnKasichshutdownallrides fornewinspectionsaftertheaccident.
Passers by look at the re ball ride as Ohio State High- way Patrol troopers stand guard at the Ohio State Fair Thursday,July27,2017,inColumbus,Ohio.Thefairopened Thursdaybutitsamusementridesremainedclosedoneday afterTylerJarrell,18,waskilledandsevenotherpeople were injured when the thrill ride broke apart and ung peopleintotheair.(APPhoto/JayLaPrete)
Agriculture Department spokesman
MarkBrucesaidFridaythat28rides
were cleared to resume operations
Friday afternoon. Those reopened
include the children’s carousel, bumper boats and other “low-impact” attractions including the Giant Slide and SkyGlider.
More than half of the fair’s rides remained closed. It runs through Aug. 6 .
Federal and state investigators have begun working to nd what caused the wreck on the fair’s opening day.
Video taken by a bystander of the swinging, spinning Fire Ball ride in action captured a crashing sound. A section holding four riders came apart, and screams could be heard as at least two people were ejected